When architect Geoffrey Staddon accepts a commission to design a house for Victor Carwell, the consequences are fatal. Geoffrey triggers a series of fatal events revealed slowly, compellingly and unpredictably. Geoffrey and Victor’s wife, Consuel, fall in love and decide to run away together.

When an opportunity to design a landmark hotel arises, Geoffrey reluctantly abandons Consuel.
Twelve years later, police charge Consuel with murder. Geoffrey cannot believe his erstwhile lover is a murderer. The guilt he feels fuels his desire to make amends, so he vows to prove Consuel is innocent.

His obsession costs him his marriage and other people’s lives the action unfolds culminating in an unexpected climax. And just when I thought it was over, there was more.
Set in the first two decades of the twentieth century, Take No Farewell is an exemplar of mystery/thriller writing at its best. Goddard is a descriptive writer who develops characters which results in a rewarding narrative.
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Another great masterpiece from Robert Goddard, he is truly the master of telling a great yarn with twists and Suspense evident throughout. This one is set in the years either side of the First World War, and revolves around a murder and the events that led up to it and followed it. Within this we have a trial, great characterisation, plotting and storyline. Robert Goddard does write the most evocative and colourful sentences. I do recommend this. ❤️ ( )

This book was also published under the title "Take No Farewells" which of course adds to the confusion when searching for it. If you find it under either title you are holding in your hands a real treat. The book is so full of good characters, devious characters, and characters that you just don't know what to make of. It has a murder, it has a trial and it has one major surprise after another. The book, at least for me began rather slow but by the second chapter I didn't want to stop. I don't know too many authors that are in the class with Robert Goddard that can make the reader feel one emotion after another from anger and frustration to hope and joy. I highly recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a great mystery. ( )

Don't go in the drawing room! ( )

Typical Goddard book. Many convolutions. A copout ending. ( )