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This is a mystery, written by the author of Winnie The Pooh, that I finally got around to reading after seeing it referenced in other books. It is a fun, light, locked room type of story that references Sherlock Holmes and Watson. It reminded me of an Agatha Christie novel in a slightly condensed form (it is short) and for some reason I kept imagining it as a play. It was a nice afternoon diversion. 3.5 stars!

I would not have guessed that the author of Winnie the Pooh could write such a thoroughly masterful murder mystery. Clever, funny, mysterious, murdery, tricky, with extremely likable characters. A very satisfying read with a Sherlockian twist. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I‘ve been meaning to read the tagged book for YEARS (the only mystery novel by the creator of Winnie the Pooh).

Locked room mystery by the author of Winnie-The-Pooh.

Written at a time when only one Poirot had appeared but continually harking back to Sherlock and Watson, it really wasn‘t that complex but still quite enjoyable.

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"In the drowsy heat of the summer afternoon the Red House was taking its siesta."

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Anthony Gillingham is a financially independent, man of all work, who takes on a murder mystery as an amateur detective. Coincidentally arriving at a country house the same time as a ne‘er-do-well brother and a gunshot, Anthony decides to put his Sherlockian skills to the test. In this he is ably assisted by fun-loving Bill as Watson.

Lots of humor, which makes sense, as Milne was a writer for Punch!

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Maybe because of all the classic crime novels I've been reading lately with the #goldenagecrimeclub @Mitch but I found this locked room mystery to be derivative and predictable, if a rather sweet written gift from the author to his father. I'll stick to Milne's books for kids! #Scarathlon Book 6 #spookyghostclub #trappedinaspookyhouse @TheAromaofBooks 21 word-search-words

Only mystery book by the writer of Winnie the Pooh and since I now feel too old to read that I thought I‘d try this novel. If you like locked room novels from the a bygone era it‘s definitely worth a read but if your a crime mystery book lover you‘ll probably guess what happened and the murderer. ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Suzanne, I love it all! The book came in cute wrapping with a card. So nice! ❤️ The cover is so cool, and I‘m excited to read AA Milne‘s mystery! The recipes you chose sound so good! Chris (husband and partner-in-food) is particularly looking forward to the cinnamon rolls. 😄 Your cards are gorgeous! They will have their own post!

Thank you so much!

Middlin' I enjoyed reading something different from Milne besides Pooh. The characters thought highly of themselves, but it was fun when they compared themselves to Holmes and Watson.

I‘ve had this one on my TBR since it was mentioned in Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson, but luckily my memory is crap so I couldn‘t remember the spoiler for the ending. 😂 This was a very witty and enjoyable whodunit. I‘m so glad Milne decided to try out this genre even if it was just the one. I will have to try listening to the audio version that features a full cast one day. I‘d definitely love to revisit this story.

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Lovely #Sherlockian story.

The writing is superb.

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"In the drowsy heat of the summer afternoon the Red House was taking its siesta."

This was down to me, not the book - it‘s been a looooong half-term and a chest infection means that I really wasn‘t keeping track of the plot. Back it goes on the TBR Pile! #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

#TBRPile 📚”In the drowsy heat of the summer afternoon, the Red House was taking its siesta.”

This dedication page is so sweet 🕵🏻‍♂️

A good amount read and enjoyed in February

A country house murder mystery: two brothers, one murdered and the other on the run. Our amateur detective Tony Gillingham must solve one baffling clue after another, with his own ‘Watson‘ on hand as a member of the house party. A great story, Milne keeps the reader close to the detective, able to see each clue and follow the reasoning. Thank you @TheAromaofBooks of this fabulous Christmas present.

Finished reading yesterday and really really enjoyed it.
The mystery is really intriguing and not too improbable, but what l really liked where the characters, interesting and relatable all of them.
It is a cute story, witty in making fun of XIX century mysteries, but also moving in places.
Well worth reading.

Someone posted about this book last week. Never imagined that the author of Winnie the Pooh wrote a mystery. I was so intrigued.
So when l stumbled upon the audiobook, l had to try it.

Just listened to chapter 1 and l'm hooked.

On a side note, l've never read Pooh's stories, but now l really want to.

Most remembered as the author of the well-known Winnie-the-Pooh tales, A.A.Milne also wrote this book, which is his first and final work into the detective and mystery genre. It‘s an enjoyable locked-room mystery, highly recommended to fans of detective fictions and Agatha Christie.

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Read this one in a day - think Agatha Christie, with homage to Holmes and Watson. A locked room murder and a stranger that happens to visit on the same day leads to detection and red herrings galore. At first, I was not completely engaged, but as the clues progressed, I was hooked! Plus, I kept thinking about Winnie the Pooh while reading - I think I still like those stories by Milne a bit more. However, the dedication to his dad was sweet!

🎧 A house full of guests, a non-beloved brother comes to visit. The brother is heard arguing in the study then found shot between the eyes behind the locked door, alone. His brother, the homeowner is missing. A Sherlock/Watson-type Detective story ensues. The audio quality was pretty bad, they should re-record this little gem. From the author of Winnie-The-Pooh, who woulda guessed! Rating lower due to poor sound quality. 😁 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

First book in my #EightPerfectMurdersProject. Solid mystery, enjoyable narrator. Good start.
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@Lillie @TheAromaofBooks This one was a really fast read. I enjoyed it, but I‘m curious why it would have been chosen as one of the 8 books referenced in Eight Perfect Murders. In this book, an outsider is in the right (or wrong) place at the right time and comes across a fresh murder scene. He stays and does some amateur sleuthing (he‘s very clever!) with a friend to try to solve the case. There isn‘t a lot of adornment, just the mystery.

Good, quick, solid mystery. Loved the setting and amateur detective. Read this one to prep for the book Eight Perfect Murders which discusses several famous mysteries.

#currentread Who knew AA Milne wrote a mystery? Apparently only this one, written for his father.

There‘s nothing better than discovering a new book you want to read except, perhaps, finding one by an author who otherwise made a name for themselves writing other types of books. Milne, author of none other than Winnie the Pooh, also wrote one mystery in 1922. It‘s a locked door story and very highly regarded. It‘s a little like stumbling across Louisa May Alcott‘s A Long Fatal Love Chase—unexpected & surprising. I definitely have to read it!

It's funny to think of the author of Winnie the Pooh writing a mystery novel! It's not a bad crack at it, either. It doesn't stand out as being especially good, but it's enjoyable enough and I do enjoy that the Watson character isn't *too* silly.

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I bought myself a little gift from Folio basically so I could get the free journal 🤷🏼‍♀️. But I am also drawn to this cover and illustrations AND the fact that it‘s written by AAMilne!

Has anyone read this?

I‘ve read some of Milne‘s plays and enjoyed them, but I‘m delighted to discover this excellent addition to the mystery genre from him as well. If you enjoy Christie and Chesterton and their fellows, then The Red House Mystery will be another enjoyable romp through the murder-riddled English countryside!

Shoulda stuck to your day job, AA Milne.

Actually, this stand alone mystery story by the author of Winnie the Pooh predates The Hundred Acre Woods. He gave the genre a good try, and even though the denouement was clever the middle section was a bit wobbly. It‘s as if, like Winnie, the story had been indulging in a bit too much honey. 🍯

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Many of us are familiar with the creator of the beloved characters Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and Eeyore, but A.A.Milne was also the author of numerous dramas and novels for adults, among them, this little gem of finely crafted #whodunit.
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This is my go-to genre when I need something a little lighter. There's murder but no-one is terribly upset and it's all jolly good fun. The Red House has all the cozy tropes, eccentric amateur detective, admiring sidekick, country house setting. But after a good start it drifted, and I drifted as it lost steam in the last third. It was a good way to cleanse the literary palette but it's not the best of its kind.

Homemade plum crumble and cream, trees and an early 20th century crime novel by the writer of Winnie-the-Pooh. Perfect cozy night in.

That moment when you discover that The Red House isn't a hard boiled crime novel featuring a Sam Spade-esqe Winnie the Pooh and is actually a fairly tedious crime novel not set in the 100 acre wood. 😔

Interesting introduction by A.A. Milne to his novel The Red House Mystery regarding what makes a good detective story.
A.A. Milne is best known as the author of Winnie-the-Pooh. However he was well known playwright and poet before his earlier work was overshadowed by his children's books success.