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A review by critterbee
Murder by Matchlight by E.C.R. Lorac
4.0
Murder by Matchlight is a fascinating and challenging mystery set in Word War II London.
A murder that seems rather impossible. Competent and methodical police detectives. A wide variety of suspects and people of interest, including magicians, doctors, historians, out-of-work snoops and a commando. All set among bombing runs and the blackout.
On an inky November night of compulsory blackout in wartime London, a chemist takes an impromptu jaunt through the park after hearing news that his lady is unable to attend their dinner meeting. Hoping the cool air will alleviate his pensiveness, he sits for a while to think when bizarre events commence.
The setting is thoroughly connected to the where, when, why and how of the mystery, and quite nicely rounds out the characters of all involved. Detective Macdonald capably takes facts and people in hand with no bravado or eccentricity. Overall, an enjoyable read with no weak points.
**eARC netgalley**
A murder that seems rather impossible. Competent and methodical police detectives. A wide variety of suspects and people of interest, including magicians, doctors, historians, out-of-work snoops and a commando. All set among bombing runs and the blackout.
On an inky November night of compulsory blackout in wartime London, a chemist takes an impromptu jaunt through the park after hearing news that his lady is unable to attend their dinner meeting. Hoping the cool air will alleviate his pensiveness, he sits for a while to think when bizarre events commence.
The setting is thoroughly connected to the where, when, why and how of the mystery, and quite nicely rounds out the characters of all involved. Detective Macdonald capably takes facts and people in hand with no bravado or eccentricity. Overall, an enjoyable read with no weak points.
**eARC netgalley**