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'Fog of Doubt' by Christianna Brand revolves around the mysterious murder of Belgian Raoul Vernet, leading to a tangled web of confessions and false leads within the Evans' family and their inner circle. The plot is intricately woven, with Cockrill from Scotland Yard untangling the case amidst a thick London fog, setting up and eliminating seven suspects in a row. The writing style combines elements of emotional sentimentality with a dense plot, creating an atmosphere filled with memorable characters and red herrings.

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    Green For Danger by Christianna Brand
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    'Green for Danger' by Christianna Brand is a clever murder mystery set in a military hospital during World War II. The story revolves around the investigation led by Inspector Cockrill after a patient dies under suspicious circumstances during an operation. The book is praised for its realistic portrayal of the wartime setting, the well-developed characters, and the intriguing puzzle that keeps readers guessing until the end.

    Joseph Higgins, postman, pushed his battered red bicycle up the long ascent that leads to Heron’s Park, three miles out of Heronsford, in Kent. It had been a children’s sanatorium before the war, and ...

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    Detection Unlimited - Inspector Hemingway Mystery by Georgette Heyer
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    'Detection Unlimited' by Georgette Heyer is a charming mystery set in a small village where the murder of the unpopular lawyer Sampson Warrenby unfolds. Inspector Hemingway is called in to investigate, interviewing suspects in his witty and inimitable style. The plot is filled with quirky characters, humorous dialogues, and a range of possible culprits, keeping readers engaged until the satisfying conclusion. Heyer's writing style is described as smart, witty, and humorous, making the book a delightful read for fans of light mid 20th-century crime fiction.

    Mr Thaddeus Drybeck, stepping from the neat gravel drive leading from his house on to the road, found his further progress challenged, and, indeed, impeded, by the sudden onrush of several Pekinese do...

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