The Z Murders

Be forewarned! I have read three mysteries by J. Jefferson Farjeon in less than a week’s time. Once you pick up one, you won’t be able to stop! Yes, they’re that enticing! How grateful I am that I got the privilege of an ARC of The Z Murders, first published in 1932 and soon to be re-released! Richa......more

It’s when you read some of the ropier inter-war crime stories that you appreciate why writers like Christie and Sayers are considered to be the masters of the art. I really didn’t rate this, though it has its moments, including an intriguing start. If the rationale behind the British Library’s Crime......more

Richard Temperley arrives at Euston station early one morning--too early to go on to his sister's house where he is due to stay. So, upon the advice of a helpful porter, he heads to the hotel across the street to rest for a bit before a warm fire in the lounge. On the way into the room, he encounter......more

This was my first read by the author, and a book I read of course because it was on my TBR, but also for a challenge, part of which required me to read a book/ author with ‘Q, X, or Z’. Our ‘hero’, Richard Temperley arrives at Euston Station at 5 am after an uncomfortable train journey on which thou......more