Police at the Funeral by Margery Allingham

256 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction crime mystery mysterious medium-paced
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The imperious Great Aunt Caroline Faraday runs her old Cambridge residence like a Victorian fiefdom, unconcerned with the fact that it's 1931. Furniture and meals are heavy and elaborate, both motorcars and morning tea are forbidden on account of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 237 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 58%
funny 50%
lighthearted 41%
adventurous 25%
tense 25%
emotional 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%
sad 8%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 63% | Character: 18% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 41%

Average rating

3.7

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