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Lädt ... Smiler with the Knife (1939)von Nicholas Blake
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. Remarkably pertinent to today's political situation, the story about an attempt to undermine the British government in the period leading up to WWII is both a delightful Golden Age mystery, and espionage thriller and a rollicking good story. Less Nigel than usual, which is a shame - but his wife is a fine substitute. Nigel Strangeways barely appears in this entry in the series. Instead his wife has the feature role in this suspense novel (it isn't really a mystery). My biggest complaint is the frequent use of phrases such as "looking back a year later" which takes some of the suspense out of the story by assuring the reader that the main characters will survive, no matter how black things might look. Zeige 4 von 4
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A couple in the British countryside finds themselves fighting fascists in this suspenseful novel by "a master of detective fiction" (The Daily Telegraph). In 1930s England, Nigel and Georgia Strangeways have settled into rural bliss, thinking their days of globe-trotting detective work are behind them--but little do they know a disturbing mystery is lurking in their own front yard. When a letter arrives commanding the couple to tend their hedges, the most menial of domestic duties propels the Strangeways out of their cozy life, and into the peril of a power-hungry plot. With the help of Nigel's uncle, Sir John Strangeways, they learn of a treasonous conspiracy bigger than their small town. To expose the sinister schemers, Georgia must risk her life and infiltrate a group of fascist sympathizers before they succeed in their plan to overthrow the government . . . "Good adventure-intrigue, and well-written." --Kirkus Reviews Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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Nigel Strangeways barely appears in this entry in the series. Instead his wife has the feature role in this suspense novel (it isn't really a mystery). My biggest complaint is the frequent use of phrases such as "looking back a year later" which takes some of the suspense out of the story by assuring the reader that the main characters will survive, no matter how black things might look. ( )