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cimorene1558's review against another edition
5.0
One of my very favorite Campion mysteries, which is saying quite a lot.
bmip666's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
david_megginson's review against another edition
No! Not another 1920s/30s novel with a Ruritanian plot.
fruitkate's review
adventurous
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? No
3.0
judyward's review against another edition
4.0
Another gem from one of the best writers of the Golden Age of Mystery.
caroparr's review against another edition
4.0
One of the earlier ones (1933), where Campion is even more fatuous than ever when it suits him, there's a Ruritanian plot, and a series of Rube Goldberg contraptions used to find the hidden treasure (too complicated to explain) are ridiculous fun. Oh, and a fierce villain, a mad doctor, and the first appearance of Amanda Fitton, flame-colored hair and all. A delight!
christinel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bookpossum's review against another edition
3.0
Another delightfully wacky story in the Albert Campion canon. Good fun.