A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia
By Clara Benson
- Release Date: 2016-09-05
- Genre: British Detectives
Description
It's 1929, and Ticky Maltravers is the toast of London high society, adored by everyone—or so it seems, until somebody poisons him over dinner. Now it turns out that numerous people with secrets to hide had every reason to wish him dead. But which of them murdered him? For Freddy Pilkington-Soames, newspaper reporter and man-about-town, the question hits a little too close to home, thanks to an unfortunate drunken encounter with Ticky's corpse which he'd much rather the police didn't find out about—and thanks also to his exasperating mother Cynthia's seeming determination to get herself arrested by tampering with the evidence. But a pretty girl with big blue eyes is demanding his help in solving the mystery, so what can he do but agree? Now all he has to do is hide the wrong clues, find the right ones, and unmask the murderer before the police discover what's really been going on. That ought to be easy enough. If only people didn't keep getting killed...
Reviews
A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia
4By Catdancer01A quick read. Pleasant diversion in these troubled times.600 pages in two days, per indulgent
5By Ja've FaithI particularly love the loyalty and unconditional love given by Mahomet to the Captain. Hits close to home. I enjoyed this read a lot it was spicy and comical, can relate to God in perspectives. Thank you Mrs. B (:A Case of Blackmail in Belgravia
1By CrazyformysteriesDon’t bother! The writing was so poor , I didn’t go past the second chapter!Very fun. Very British
5By DrjohncahThis was a very enjoyable read. Nicely written.Fun mystery
4By Nomie rThis tale reminded me of the farcical Arsenic and old Lace, could be a stage play with its amusing dialogue and situation story line.A case of blackmail in Belgravia
4By Stealthy ladyI enjoyed this book very much. The dialogue is fast moving and fun. Some is quite droll and laugh out loud funny. Freddy is a very witty clever guy with guts and determination. Kept me engrossed to the end.