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Seymour of the FO Mysteries – Book
VII
Michael Pearce
Constable (Constable and
Robinson)
December 2010/ ISBN 9781849012980
Historical Mystery /1913 Malta
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Reviewed
by Rachel A Hyde
During a hot air balloon
display a German balloonist plunges into the Grand Harbour. He appears
unharmed, but is taken to the hospital to be checked over. Later
on he is found dead, but what did he die of, and why have two other
men who did not appear to be fatally ill also die? It is up to Special
Investigator Seymour to solve the mystery.
As ever, this is a convoluted tale despite its apparent brevity,
and it will keep mystery readers on their toes. There are many suspects
to question and everybody seems to have a motive, not all of which
are obvious. This is not just a whodunit but a good historical novel
as the clouds of World War II gather and people begin to wonder
what the future holds and whose side they are on. The unique island
of Malta holds center stage throughout, and there is much amusement
of both the humorous and fascinating kind as Seymour attempts to
fathom what makes the place tick. Mr Pearce is adept in all his
books at evoking a place and time and getting under its skin. This
is certainly evident here. This is a series that I hope will run
and run.
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