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Death at Wentwater Court (A Daisy Dalrymple mystery) | 
 enlarge | Author: C.dunn
Publisher: Citadel Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 207501
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 1575667509
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9781575667508
ASIN: 1575667509
Publication Date: May 1, 2001
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 It's not what you know but who April 24, 2008
Frosty (Yorkshire, England)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This mystery is a somewhat stereotypical view of the British aristocracy between the wars but don't let that put you off. The descriptive writing style brings to life the opulence of a bygone age where people coming out of the first war were living life to the full. Yet the characters are also instantly recognisable from contemporary life. These characters include the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple, who, having lost her closest family, is using her social network to make a new life for herself rather than live with relatives she can't stand or the lifelong friend who wants to marry her to 'look after her'.
In this first mystery she encounters (amongst others) a naive girl who is desperate to be noticed by an older man, one angry and opinionated boy, one lovestruck boy, the manipulative rotter, a couple who have serious problems communicating with each other and a detective for whom Daisy can bridge the social gap. As the plot unfolds the readers sympathies move between the characters, with perhaps one exception, to an unexpected climax before tying up most of the loose ends. This mystery bounces along at a reasonable and enjoyable pace, proving that detection does not have to be littered with rude discourteous (and often overwhelmingly heavy) intensity. The end of this book suggests an on-going detective partnership and, as Daisy and Alex come from two different backgrounds, there are bound to be some additional bumps along the way.
A Murder of Manners January 1, 2003
Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
Daisy Dalrymple is striking out on her own. Using her wealthy background, she gets a job for a magazine photographing and writing about the famous Wentwater Manor. Not too long after she arrives, one of her fellow guests is found dead in a hole in the ice. At first, it's thought to be an accident, but soon Daisy is convinced it's murder. Aiding the handsome Scotland Yard detective assigned to the case, she does her best to find the truth while keeping the family out of scandal.This is a fun mystery set in 1923 England. I was drawn into Daisy's world and was quite curious about what was really going on. Having said that, the plotting did seem a bit uneven. Still, it moved along nicely and reached a conclusion that was surprising and satisfying at the same time. The characters are almost all English aristocracy, and it was interesting getting a glimpse into their world at a less then ideal time. The dialog was so good that I could hear the "accents" most of the time. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this fun, historical series.
 A very British cozy September 17, 2001
Sleuth029 (dfk029@yahoo.com) (New York, NY USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am an ardent reader of British mysteries. I was first drawn to this genre by reading a series of cozies. Over the years my tastes have changed, though, and I now much prefer a British psychological thriller or police procedural. However, I still read a cozy now and then for a change of pace."Death at Wentwater Court" is the first book in a series featuring The Honourable Daisy Dalrymple and Inspector Alec Fletcher of Scotland Yard. Take a weekend gathering at a country estate in the 1920's, one of the guests who is the unfortunate victim, suspects galore, a promising romantic story line, more red herrings than clues and you have the makings of the ultimate cozy. Most of the sleuthing is done by Daisy, a member of the British aristocracy who, being rather down on her luck, is supporting herself by working as a journalist. Alec seems to be along for the ride providing her with bits of information that set her off in her pursuit to solve the murder. Oh, he also serves a very important role as a possible suitor for Daisy. I am giving this book three stars because I found it to be a bit too one-dimensional for my tastes. However, if you like an old fashioned very British mystery, this just might be your cuppa.
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