A Beautiful Blue Deathby Charles Finch
Late 18th century London with its gas fireplaces and gloomy skies. What is it about a wet cold that makes it feel so much colder than it really is? The London of winter 1965 in this mystery is just that, along with the smudgey skies and most probably dirty air. However the parlors and drawing rooms of the well-to-do are a haven of civility and refinement. The veneer of such fine living is broken when a former servant of Lady Jane is found poisoned at her most recent employer's home. As Lady Jane says "It's just too awful." To the rescue is her friend, Charles Lenox. Lenox gets involved with such unfortunate events as these, when he's not at his men's club, drinking tea in front of his fireplace or perusing among the books in his home library. Settle on the couch with your favorite beverage, you're in for a treat! -- recommended by Evelyn D. - Bennett Martin Public Library/Technical Processes
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