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An English Murder
An English Murder
Author: Cyril Hare
Also published as The Christmas Murder — A sinister situation develops during Dr. Bottwick's Christmastide in Warbeck Hall. Under the guise of what seems to be conventional elements -- the snowbound country house, the faithful butler, the ambitious daughter -- lurk evil and murder. An English Murder teems with suspense and intrigue w...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060804558
ISBN-10: 0060804556
Publication Date: 1978
Pages: 175
Edition: Reissue
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Harperperennial Library
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 2
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knittymama avatar reviewed An English Murder on + 424 more book reviews
A good old fashioned English mystery. It was quick paced and a nice light read. I think this is my favorite of all this author's books.
Bellbird avatar reviewed An English Murder on + 106 more book reviews
I foresaw the ending, but then I have the advantage of reading it 50+ years after it was published, when perhaps the average reader was less cynical. Nice background, and portrayal of English manners with the funny little foreigner Dr. Bottwink to observe, comment on and enjoy.
hardtack avatar reviewed An English Murder on + 2779 more book reviews
Another very enjoyable murder by Cyril Hare takes place in a snowed-in English manor over Christmas. I have to admit I was surprised as to who got knocked off. So there wasn't the usual happy romantic ending so often seen in British mysteries. And I was really upset when the person who I wanted to be the killer ended up dead too.

What a shame, as with this book I think I've read all of Hare's novels.


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