A review by angrygreycatreads
A Question of Proof by Nicholas Blake

2.0

A Question of Proof by Nicholas Blake is the first book in the Nigel Strangeways series. This involved a very proper British boys school with all the backstabbing and machinations that can evolve in these close knit communities. A murder occurs and there is a multitude of suspects to consider, many who have good reasons for lying. I found this a little slow to start and slow reading with all the period slang and references. There was some humor and the sleuthing follows a logical approach to investigation. I found the ending flat, almost anti-climatic with everything that had been exposed throughout the story. I’m not sure that I will read any others in this series. Perhaps fans of very period specific mysteries will enjoy it.