Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) - , reviewed on 2/23/2022 + 717 more book reviews

This was like having a little something bland to clear the palate between more demanding courses, or in this instance books that require more concentration to absorb the plot. It is innocuous and not exactly top-notch Christie. The writing was somewhat bland, in itself, although the dialogue was probably more Christie than not. The plot didn't match most of her best mysteries. I always like Golden Age mysteries that feature a floor plan of the scene of the crime, but the one in the St. Martin's Press edition was particularly worthless; the action obviously took place in the room pictured, but none of the entrances was marked so there was no need to follow the action on the diagram. A harmless way to spend a few hours.

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