After You with the Pistol
A Charlie Mortdecai Mystery

"How lucidly one thinks, to be sure, when one has taken just a suspicion of brandy more than one should." So says Charlie Mortdecai, who is Kyril Bonfiglioli's central character in this and other novels, and he knows. His life abounds in at least a suspicion more of many things than the rest of us w......more

3 stars for the story, 4th for the genius language and my genuine laughter!......more

After You with the Pistol: The Second Charlie Mortdecai Novel is the 2nd book in the Charlie Mortdecai mystery / adventure series by Kyril Bonfiglioli. Here's the interesting thing. Even though it's listed in Wikipedia and other sites, including Goodreads, as Book 2, it was the third book published.......more

I thought this 2nd instalment of the adventure of Charlie Mortdacai was more enjoyable than the first. More funny one-liners definitely. The plot wasn’t the greatest, but easily forgivable because of the dialogue and musings of the main character.......more

I shall sum this novel up in one word. Hmmm. One word not the same word but said once on each occasion. .. Superb. Again one word to sum up this novel.... Fantastic. Brilliant. Excellent. You see my predicament? Hard to to justice to this novel or the author. Think a randy Bertie Wooster. Equal parts Tom J......more