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Detection Unlimited by Georgette Heyer
#4 Inspector Hemingway
Publisher:
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Published: 10.1.10
Pages: 385
ASIN: B003YFJ4TG
Rating: 4
Format: ebook
Source: Library Loan
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GoodReads Blurb:
Slumped on a seat under an oak tree is old Sampson Warrenby,
with a bullet through his brain. He is discovered by his niece Mavis, who is
just one of ten people in the village in the running for chief suspect, having
cause to dislike Warrenby intensely. Only Chief Inspector Hemingway can uncover
which of the ten has turned hatred into murder.
An upstart solicitor is killed and everyone -- who at one time or another wanted him out of the way -- feels panic stricken.
An upstart solicitor is killed and everyone -- who at one time or another wanted him out of the way -- feels panic stricken.
Sophia Rose's Review
One of my goals this year was to check out more books from
the library so Detection Unlimited was my first library read of the year. I'm making my way slowly along through all the
old Georgette Heyer detective stories that are told in the tone and style of
the Golden Age of British Detective stories.
A victim that not a soul liked, a village full of quirky
suspects, and a chief inspector with a delicious sense of humor while he dug
out all the secrets, sifted through the facts and clues, and eventually arrived
at the truth.
Like the old-style detective stories, this one introduces
the characters while building to the moment of the body's discovery. It paces out steadily and gently as villages
and police go about their business dropping red herrings and sometimes clues
they didn't know they possessed. I
enjoyed trying to work out the solution, but I really didn't catch on until
pretty late right along with Hemingway.
Hemingway has been a fixture for several cases and he cracks
me up with his banter with his dour-faced assistant. He's intuitive, but works by letting people
be themselves. So much can be learned
from gossip and easy conversation, but there is a sharp mind behind his smiling
demeanor.
I love the post-WWII world described and the simple story
style mixed with a deceptively complex mystery plot. For those who are fans of the older murder
mysteries this one is a must.
Author’s Bio:
Georgette Heyer was a prolific historical romance and
detective fiction novelist. Her writing career began in 1921, when she turned a
story for her younger brother into the novel The Black Moth.
In 1925 she married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and he often provided basic plot outlines for her thrillers. Beginning in 1932, Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year.
Heyer was an intensely private person who remained a bestselling author all her life without the aid of publicity. She made no appearances, never gave an interview and only answered fan letters herself if they made an interesting historical point. She sometimes wrote under the pseudonym Stella Martin.
Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen, but unlike Austen, who wrote about and for the times in which she lived, Heyer was forced to include copious information about the period so that her readers would understand the setting. While some critics thought her novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset.
Heyer remains a popular and much-loved author, known for essentially establishing the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance.
Website: http://www.georget
In 1925 she married George Ronald Rougier, a mining engineer, and he often provided basic plot outlines for her thrillers. Beginning in 1932, Heyer released one romance novel and one thriller each year.
Heyer was an intensely private person who remained a bestselling author all her life without the aid of publicity. She made no appearances, never gave an interview and only answered fan letters herself if they made an interesting historical point. She sometimes wrote under the pseudonym Stella Martin.
Her Regencies were inspired by Jane Austen, but unlike Austen, who wrote about and for the times in which she lived, Heyer was forced to include copious information about the period so that her readers would understand the setting. While some critics thought her novels were too detailed, others considered the level of detail to be Heyer's greatest asset.
Heyer remains a popular and much-loved author, known for essentially establishing the historical romance genre and its subgenre Regency romance.
Sophia’s Bio:
Sophia is a quiet though curious gal who dabbles in cooking,
book reviewing, and gardening. Encouraged and supported by an incredible man
and loving family. A Northern Californian transplant to the Great Lakes Region
of the US. Lover of Jane Austen, Baseball, Cats, Scooby Doo, and Chocolate.
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Great review Sophia, sounds so interesting!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I'm having a good time getting caught up on her old books.
DeleteI've read Heyer's books, but never paid attention to her background. How cool is it that she wrote successful novels without any appearances. Love getting background trivia on authors, and a great review! Hugs...RO
ReplyDeleteI read her biography and found her a very interesting lady. She was extremely private and loved to bury herself in her research. I'm with you about enjoying author bios. :)
DeleteAye, old school Heyer, I have read..3 I think by her :)
ReplyDeleteHey, you're just getting started then. LOL. She's written scads and it could take a lifetime to read them all. ;)
DeleteThis sounds so interesting and you have me curious now with the mystery part of it. Great review Sophia!
ReplyDeleteIt's a little like Agatha Christie if you like those, Jenea. :)
DeleteSophia thanks so much for taking the blog hostage today and bringing us another fantastic review. I think it great that you're tackling Georgette's novels. I must say I haven't read her but I think based on your review I would very much like her. I like the era and the style of some of the peers of this literary phenomenon that has mostly gone forgotten. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm getting back to the classics or reading a BBC mystery drama. It's great.
DeleteI've never read her but this sounds like it would be a good story.
ReplyDeleteLittle village murder for a bit of fun. ;)
DeleteThat does sound fun, Sophia. Every time you post hers I go yes I need to read them! I have a few on the kindle now. :) Hope you enjoy your library finds this year!
ReplyDeleteGlad to give you a push toward her books. LOL I have so many on my list like that. Yes, my goal is at least one a month. I need to support my local library more.
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