Ann C. (auntant) reviewed Murder Down Under (aka Mr. Jelly's Business) (Inspector Bonaparte) on + 103 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Arthur Upfield's Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte Mystery series was written between the late 1930's and the early 1960's. His protagonist, "Bony," is an intelligent, talented police inspector in Australia. He is also "half-caste," half caucasian and half aborigine. Because of the time period when these novels were written, there's a certain amount of racism depicted in them. Bony feels a certain insecurity in his bi-racial status, and yet Upfield depicts him as dignified and sure of his abilities as a detective. Bony leaves no case unsolved. Upfield's mysteries are informative about a very different time and culture, and are good mysteries with satisfying (if sometimes unexpected) endings.
In MURDER DOWN UNDER, Bony helps a colleague investigate the disappearance of a farmer.
In MURDER DOWN UNDER, Bony helps a colleague investigate the disappearance of a farmer.
Thomas F. (hardtack) -
In some ways, this mystery was a bit drawn out, but it was still an entertaining read. Upfield lets you into "Bony's' thoughts as he investigates crimes. This allows you to understand his forensic techniques.
As my mother was an Australian, and was a girl during the period these novels take place, I find them more interesting them than others might.
As my mother was an Australian, and was a girl during the period these novels take place, I find them more interesting them than others might.
