They Found Him Dead by Georgette Heyer

3.55 AVERAGE

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metta's review against another edition

I can't remember if I liked this book or not....

hcq's review against another edition

3.0
More light, good fun; there's a lot to be said for a well done, English country house murder. Heyer can also be delightfully quotable at times.

lindaj's review against another edition

3.0
A breezy whodunit featuring interesting characters. A classic plot with 9 suspects and loads of clues, this book maintains a crisp pace.

I correctly guessed the killer and enjoyed the unveiling.
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aemsea26's review against another edition

3.0
Georgette Heyer is a reliable comfort read. Her books are breezy, light, and uncomplicated, typically featuring a murder in a country house. As usual, there are two completely different female characters: one practical and organized, and the other totally bananas; their respective love interests; a host of wacky characters/suspects; one completely nefarious character who is so terrible it's obvious that he is a red herring; and the sensible police detective. Everything gets tidied up in the end - the murder is solved, inheritances are rightly restored, and true love prevails.