Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight
Victorian Mystery Series, No 20
by Emily Brightwell
Crime is down in London, and Inspector Witherspoon's
household is looking forward to a peaceful Christmas. Not long after
the inspector tells Mrs. Jeffries about the unusually low crime
rate, the constable arrives with news of a murder. The constable
tells Mrs. Jeffries the victim is a baronet, which makes this a
political case. The House Secretary wants the inspector to travel
to Upper Richmond Road and take over the case. In the freezing cold
and snow, the inspector and his constable head out of their jurisdiction
to work the crime scene. Once there, the inspector finds Sir George
Baxton face down in his water fountain, but he didn't drown. The
house is full of guests and three middle age daughters still living
at home. At the crime scene, the constable takes the lead, and Smyth,
the coachman, sneaks around looking for information and clues to
give Mrs. Jeffries. Soon the whole clan is on the move, looking
for clues and covering suspects. It's a puzzling mystery written
to engage and entertain - a strong addition to this popular series.
The Inspector's household is made up of Mrs. Jeffries, widow of a Yorkshire
policeman, Betsy the maid, who is engaged to Smyth the coachman,
and Goodge the cook, who is known to offer tea and pastries for
clues. They continue to remain loyal to their employer and have
the ability to get others to do the same - including series followers.
Settle down to this one on a cold winter evening and you won't regret
it.
Other reviews in this series
Mrs. Jeffries Appeals the Verdict, #21 [review]
Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead, #28 [review]
Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight, #20 [review]
Mrs. Jeffries and the Mistletoe Mix-Up, #29
[review]
Mrs Jeffries
Defends Her Own, #30
[review]
Mrs. Jeffries Turns the Tide #31 [review]
Mrs. Jeffries and the Merry Gentlemen #32 [review]
Mrs. Jeffries and the One Who Got Away #34 [review]
Mrs Jeffries Wins the Prize
#35 [review]
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The
Book |
Berkley
Hardcover |
October
4, 2005 |
Hardcover |
0425205584 |
Historical,
cozy mystery |
NOTE: Holiday: Christmas |
The
Reviewer |
Brenda
Weeaks |
Reviewed
2005 |
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