Monday, May 11, 2020

The Secret of Chimneys

Audio here
Miss Marple investigates in this Agatha Christie murder mystery


" It introduces the characters of Superintendent Battle and Lady Eileen "Bundle" BrentAt the request of George Lomax, Lord Caterham reluctantly agrees to host a weekend party at his home, Chimneys. A murder occurs in the house, beginning a week of fast-paced events with police among the guests.
   The novel was well received at first publication, described as more than a murder mystery, as it is a treasure hunt. Later reviews found it a first class romp and one of the author's best early thrillers. The most recent review says the novel requires a hefty suspension of disbelief. The later reviewers note that descriptions of characters use the terminology of the times in which it was written, and might be considered racist decades later."


Diamond Mitts designed by Elaine Jones

I still have handspun yarn from the 'waves of hope" hat--
Casting on and watching...............or maybe, listening



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