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3.13 AVERAGE
3.13 AVERAGE
mysterious
relaxing
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
2.5 stars
took me waaay longer to finish than it should’ve for such a short book, but for some reason i just couldn’t get into it
was a little slow for me & not all that gripping, however i actually didn’t guess the ending
took me waaay longer to finish than it should’ve for such a short book, but for some reason i just couldn’t get into it
was a little slow for me & not all that gripping, however i actually didn’t guess the ending
mysterious
medium-paced
Murder at the Theatre Royale is a proper old fashioned murder mystery a la Christie or Allingham. In fact I was almost disappointed that there was no school marm issuing an invitation for a game of "jolly hockey sticks".
There is a link to Christmas in that it's set around that time of year and the murder occurs at rehearsal of A Christmas Carol but it's not rammed down your throat.
The story follows Daphne King, a bit slovenly but an intrepid reporter and investigator. Daphne is desperate to unshackle herself from writing the agony aunt column at The Chronicle so when a chance to interview the cast of A Christmas Carol she jumps at it.
Thankfully she gets more than she bargained for and soon finds herself investigating the murder of Scrooge himself whilst milking her association with the useless detective in charge of the case. She also manages to recruit helpers along her way to uncovering a much more complex case than she first thought.
Ada Moncrieff gives us a proper old school murder mystery. It is the sort of story I like, having no mutilated corpses, over the top violence or swearing detective. A true old fashioned, gentle but interesting story. I read it in 2 sittings so make of that what you will. Its certainly easy reading.
I would recommend this for anyone who wants a nice, easy, murder mystery with a few twists along the way.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advance copy.
There is a link to Christmas in that it's set around that time of year and the murder occurs at rehearsal of A Christmas Carol but it's not rammed down your throat.
The story follows Daphne King, a bit slovenly but an intrepid reporter and investigator. Daphne is desperate to unshackle herself from writing the agony aunt column at The Chronicle so when a chance to interview the cast of A Christmas Carol she jumps at it.
Thankfully she gets more than she bargained for and soon finds herself investigating the murder of Scrooge himself whilst milking her association with the useless detective in charge of the case. She also manages to recruit helpers along her way to uncovering a much more complex case than she first thought.
Ada Moncrieff gives us a proper old school murder mystery. It is the sort of story I like, having no mutilated corpses, over the top violence or swearing detective. A true old fashioned, gentle but interesting story. I read it in 2 sittings so make of that what you will. Its certainly easy reading.
I would recommend this for anyone who wants a nice, easy, murder mystery with a few twists along the way.
Thanks to Netgalley for the advance copy.
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Murder at the Theatre Royale by Ada Moncrieff
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Vintage and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
It's Christmas at London's Theatre Royale and journalist Daphne King is determined to solve an extraordinary mystery...
December 1935. Director Chester Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale - a few days before Christmas.
Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night: 'Scrooge' dies on stage, seemingly due to a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, an old rival of Chester's is murdered in a dressing room. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one? Journalist Daphne King is determined to reveal the truth...
My Opinion
This is a light, easy book to read but for me it just didn't work well. This is the second book I have read by Ada Moncrieff and both I have struggled with as I don't enjoy the writing style. A great, cosy mystery that gets off to a slow start. This is a relatively short book so it will make for a quick read.
Rating 3/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Vintage and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Blurb
It's Christmas at London's Theatre Royale and journalist Daphne King is determined to solve an extraordinary mystery...
December 1935. Director Chester Harrison's production of A Christmas Carol has had a troubled run on its tour of regional theatres. With tensions amongst the cast running high, the company reach their final stop - London's Theatre Royale - a few days before Christmas.
Catastrophe, however, strikes on opening night: 'Scrooge' dies on stage, seemingly due to a heart attack. But the show must go on. Until, that is, an old rival of Chester's is murdered in a dressing room. Are those associated with the production being picked off one by one? Journalist Daphne King is determined to reveal the truth...
My Opinion
This is a light, easy book to read but for me it just didn't work well. This is the second book I have read by Ada Moncrieff and both I have struggled with as I don't enjoy the writing style. A great, cosy mystery that gets off to a slow start. This is a relatively short book so it will make for a quick read.
Rating 3/5
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
So twee, my black heart can’t take it.
I like that it could maybe be read as queer at the end there, so 2 stars for my vintage sapphics
I like that it could maybe be read as queer at the end there, so 2 stars for my vintage sapphics
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes