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pallavi_sharma87's review
3.0
3 star
I wouldn't say it was the most intelligent murder mystery, but it was a fine read. Chief Inspector W. T. Challoner is investigating the murder of Eric Crowther, who was found dead by a gun shot at his Neighbour's house, the white cottage. Challoner's son Jerry is also involved in the investigation as he was present around the venue when the gun shot was heard and also, he is attracted to one of the suspects.
The murder is solved purely but witness/suspect statements and reflection. As this is set in 1920's or 30's, there is no forensics, DNA, CCTV, Internet, GPS blah, blah but pure puzzle solving. Overall a good read!
Happy Reading!!
I wouldn't say it was the most intelligent murder mystery, but it was a fine read. Chief Inspector W. T. Challoner is investigating the murder of Eric Crowther, who was found dead by a gun shot at his Neighbour's house, the white cottage. Challoner's son Jerry is also involved in the investigation as he was present around the venue when the gun shot was heard and also, he is attracted to one of the suspects.
The murder is solved purely but witness/suspect statements and reflection. As this is set in 1920's or 30's, there is no forensics, DNA, CCTV, Internet, GPS blah, blah but pure puzzle solving.
Spoiler
As soon as Challoner abandoned the case, I knew who was the murderer!Happy Reading!!
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/day-1019-the-white-cottage-mystery/
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2017/01/02/day-1019-the-white-cottage-mystery/
fros86's review against another edition
3.0
An enjoyable crime novel, up to Christie standards....
Recommended on A Good Read, I thought I'd try it out, having never read a Margery Allingham. I did enjoy it and would potentially be interested in more of her's.... I would have said it is not one that will stay with me, but the unexpected twist at the end gave it a higher rating for me...
Recommended on A Good Read, I thought I'd try it out, having never read a Margery Allingham. I did enjoy it and would potentially be interested in more of her's.... I would have said it is not one that will stay with me, but the unexpected twist at the end gave it a higher rating for me...
michael5000's review against another edition
1.0
Allingham is always put on the list with Agatha Christie, Dorothy Sayers, and Ngaio Marsh as the "Queens of Crime." Now, Christie, Sayers, and Marsh are all uneven, each in their own way, but I definite like them; their good books are good genre fiction, and their bad books are loveable trash.
So, I think to myself, why is it that the three out of the quartet are so familiar to me, and the fourth one so much less so? Is there some sort of social force that is acting in a sinister fashion to remove Margery Allingham from my attention?
Then, whenever I've actually read one of her books, I've had a little epiphany: "I think I know what it is! I bet she was... just kind of a lousy writer!"
So, I think to myself, why is it that the three out of the quartet are so familiar to me, and the fourth one so much less so? Is there some sort of social force that is acting in a sinister fashion to remove Margery Allingham from my attention?
Then, whenever I've actually read one of her books, I've had a little epiphany: "I think I know what it is! I bet she was... just kind of a lousy writer!"
amandatass's review
I wasn't able to keep track of the stuff in this book at all, I have no idea what happened or who was who. I am so confused.... I might have to give it another read and annotate it.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
When Jerry Challenor drops a young woman off at the White Cottage all he can think about is going back to the pretty girl. Moments later there is a scream and the body of Eric Crowther is found murdered and the lists of suspects is long. It seems like everyone that met Eric Crowther hated him as he would use their secrets for his own purposes. As Detective Chief Inspector Challenor, Jerry's father, sifts through the suspects he finds himself siding with the suspects' motives. With Jerry in love with one of the suspects DCI Challenor finds more resistance than any other case!
This novel in 1927 was presented as a serial for the Daily Express, and was published into book format the following year. Now, almost 90 years later, The White Cottage Mystery is available in eBook format.
This is a short, novella-sized, book and I was able to read it in one sitting. If you enjoy Agatha Christie, Patricia Wentworth, etc you must read The White Cottage Mystery. This is my first book by Margery Allingham so I can't say I yet recommend her books in general. I will definitely be reading more of her novels as they bring the golden age of mystery fun. The mystery is cute, fun and keeps you reading even if you figure it all out. It's more about enjoying the characters discover the truth.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
When Jerry Challenor drops a young woman off at the White Cottage all he can think about is going back to the pretty girl. Moments later there is a scream and the body of Eric Crowther is found murdered and the lists of suspects is long. It seems like everyone that met Eric Crowther hated him as he would use their secrets for his own purposes. As Detective Chief Inspector Challenor, Jerry's father, sifts through the suspects he finds himself siding with the suspects' motives. With Jerry in love with one of the suspects DCI Challenor finds more resistance than any other case!
This novel in 1927 was presented as a serial for the Daily Express, and was published into book format the following year. Now, almost 90 years later, The White Cottage Mystery is available in eBook format.
This is a short, novella-sized, book and I was able to read it in one sitting. If you enjoy Agatha Christie, Patricia Wentworth, etc you must read The White Cottage Mystery. This is my first book by Margery Allingham so I can't say I yet recommend her books in general. I will definitely be reading more of her novels as they bring the golden age of mystery fun. The mystery is cute, fun and keeps you reading even if you figure it all out. It's more about enjoying the characters discover the truth.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
My Novelesque Blog
ilyyanii's review
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
rodica_b's review against another edition
3.0
As a big Agatha Christie fan, I was very curious to see what Margery Allingham was all about. I should have probably have started with a more mature piece - this is her debut detective novel. It was very fast paced, it took only a couple of hours to read and kept me entertained during our long drive to Toronto, but the speed of this book took away some of the necessary character building. We don’t get to really sympathize with anybody, because their motives and backstories are quickly explained and their roles in the story are a breeze to determine. Not very impressed.
judyward's review against another edition
3.0
I thought that I had this book figured out, but I will admit that I didn't see that ending coming.