A review by emlilley
The Moving Toyshop by Edmund Crispin

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Such a charming and engaging example of golden age mystery, with so many funny moments and buckets of delightful dialogue. Gervase Fen is so much fun as a detective, I’d read about him solving the mystery of which hat to wear.