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sandylc's review
4.0
A fine early mystery with intriguing characters, an intricate plot and investigation into the earlier lives of the victim and suspects. The Scotland Yard detective takes a back seat and allows the journalist free access to the investigation: not very realistic but makes for an interesting book. The young hero writes front page stories, solves the mystery and wins the hand of the fair maiden. I stayed up to finish the book, always a good sign.
real_life_reading's review
4.0
I listened to the audiobook version of this at work. It was a really great story, full of twists and turns that I honestly didn't expect. It wasn't the usual murder mystery. It might not have been good enough to keep my attention if I had just been reading it, but as an audiobook to keep me entertained while working, it was a great find.
vesper1931's review
4.0
1912 and an investigation is started into the body found in Middle Temple, deemed to be a Mr John Marbury, recently arrived from Australia. D.S. Rathbury investigates with the help of Frank Spargo, sub-editor of the newspaper The Watchman.
An enjoyable and interesting mystery
An enjoyable and interesting mystery
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