Gone West
Gone West by Carola Dunn, published by Robinson in 2012, is a mystery novel set in September 1926. The story follows Daisy, who visits an old school friend in Derbyshire and becomes embroiled in a suspicious situation involving a novelist, Humphrey Birtwhistle. As Daisy investigates the household dynamics and the troubling health of Birtwhistle, she uncovers a web of intrigue that leads to his untimely death, placing her at the center of a murder investigation.
Readers will find a blend of traditional mystery elements and historical context as Daisy navigates a household filled with potential suspects. The narrative explores themes of crime and deception, with Daisy’s role as a woman sleuth adding depth to the unfolding drama. With 327 pages, this edition offers a detailed look into the complexities of 1920s England, making it a notable addition for fans of the genre.
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Daisy’s hot on the trail of a murdered writer!
September 1926, and Daisy’s in Derbyshire, visiting an old school friend who’s currently employed by a novelist as his personal secretary. Sylvia Richmond has asked Daisy to investigate discreetly as she suspects something is seriously amiss with him. Upon arrival, Daisy finds a household of relatives and friends all living off the hospitality of Humphrey Birtwhistle who has been supporting them through his pseudonymous Western sales. When he took ill a while back Sylvia carried on penning the books, only to find that her versions led to an increase in sales and advances. And now she fears someone in the house is poisoning Birtwhistle to keep him ill and keep Sylvia writing the better paid versions.
Before Daisy can even begin a bit of decent investigating however, Birtwhistle dies under suspicious circumstances – and Daisy now faces a death to untangle with a household of suspects… and a husband who is less pleased to find his wife in the centre of a murder investigation!
Praise for the Daisy Dalrymple series:
Cunning… appropriate historical detail and witty dialogue are the finishing touches on this engaging 1920s period piece. Publisher’s Weekly
As always, Dunn evokes the life and times of 1920s England while providing a plot that is a cut above the average British cosy. This will delight readers who love country-house mysteries. Booklist
For fans of Dorothy L. Sayers’ novels. Library Journal
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