Welcome to Litsy!

Mr. Digby is minding his landlord‘s bookshop for an afternoon, during which 3 men come in separately, all looking for the same, slightly obscure, Bunyan title. Then, just before closing, a boy arrives with that very title to sell. Coincidence or mystery? Mystery of course! What secrets does the book hold? At just under 200 pages, this was a quick and satisfying read. Mr. Digby is a charming, middle aged sleuth.

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And that‘s a wrap - another new to me author and a sub genre of crime discovered! Anything we‘ve left out, not touched on ??? #goldenagecrimeclub

One thing I think didn‘t travel across time well for me was the role of the politician. This book could not have been written on our time - I‘d hope! Did it sit badly with anyone else! #goldenagecrimeclub

Letter and treasure hunts seemed more important than murders in this crime caper. Did this add to the interest / pacing of the book? #goldenagecrimeclub

‘When at two o‘clock on a sultry July afternoon Athelstan Digby undertook to keep an eye on the contents of the old bookshop in Keldstone High St, he deliberately forgot to mind his own business.‘

Loved the opening ! An a main sleuth who‘s job is to manufacture blankets! What did you think? #goldenagecrimeclub

The author of this months #goldenagecrimeclub usually wrote horror ( which became a new and important genre following WW1). How do you think he faired with his dabble with crime fiction?

Hi #goldenagecrimeclub readers! I know not everyone managed to get this one ( sorry publication dates across the world didn‘t help matters!) but please chime in when you do get hold of a copy! Let‘s kick off with initial impressions ……..

Another fun #GoldenAgeCrimeClub pick! Light and charming. Athelston Digby—doting uncle, blanket manufacturer and board member of The British and Colonial Bible Society—was a delightful amateur sleuth.

Finally managed to read one od the #goldenagecrimeclub picks. It said it‘s a binliomystery but the book didn‘t play that big of a role. I didn‘t mind. There was a female character I liked.

First published in 1934 our #buddyread for next month is set in a bookshop and antiquarian books play a major role! Delightful! Join us if you can - discussion on Oct 29th. #goldenagecrimeclub