The White Priory Murders

The White Priory Murders | Carter Dickson

so-so

A locked room mystery in winter is usually my kind of thing but this had a cast of unpleasant male characters & an undertone of misogyny that was ick. The mystery was not outstanding, although I admit the writing kept me interested. Being among male characters who either become violent or enamoured in the presence of beautiful women was not fun. Disappointing. I read this for the "classic mystery" prompt for #CloakAndDaggerChristmas @Ruthiella

Tamra Oh shoot. 😒 I do love the covers of this series though. 12mo

batsy @Tamra I know! These covers get me every time 😆 12mo

Ruthiella That is disappointing. ☹️ Simon Thomas, on the recent podcast episode #103 Tea or Books? was noticing that these kind of reissue series won‘t republish books that are racist, but misogyny is still “acceptable” apparently. Interesting that. 12mo

batsy @Ruthiella Tbh, a good portion of golden age mysteries or books from this era in general will have a combination of all of it, which is a bummer to think about for sure. 12mo

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MrsK

The White Priory Murders | Carter Dickson

pick

Impossible crime with no solution? Not for Sir Henry Merrivale! An excellently constructed plot with multiple solutions put forth by almost everyone involved, each one an attempt to accuse, cover-up, or mislead. The clueing is stellar, the impossible portion of the story so simple, yet so elegant. Perfect mix of atmosphere, toxic personalities, red-herring and clueing. Definitely did not disappoint and is well worth the read. September #bookspin