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Having overextended myself with buddy reads, I finally finished this one. This novel introduces readers to Anne Beddingfeld, a spirited young woman who becomes entangled in an international mystery after witnessing a suspicious death in the London Underground. The novel moves beyond the confines of the English countryside to take readers to South Africa. ⬇️

Another great mystery by Ms Christie. I thought it was so interesting that Miss Marple isn't even introduced as a character until halfway through, and yet I was still riveted by the mystery! And when she does show up, she literally inserts herself into the crime scene and the detective is like, 'sure this old lady seems like she can help!' I mean, he's not wrong but... 😂

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1. Agatha Christie is, of course, not new to me, but a few of her detectives are: such as Tommy and Tuppence and Colonel Race. I'm loving discovering all of her detectives with the #ChristiesCapers group! @Librarybelle
2. Tagged. I'm behind with THE MAN IN THE BROWN SUIT, but I hope to be finishing that one today.

If you've read this far, tag ... you're it! 🤣

I‘m not a mystery fan and have never read Agatha Christie, but The Queens of Crime completely won me over. I loved the clever idea of turning famous mystery writers into real-life sleuths. Following the clues with them was engaging and fun, even for someone unfamiliar with their work. A smart, imaginative blend of true crime and literary history. Definitely worth a read.

#weekendreads
#shelfsweeper

The cover of my audiobook version of „Murder is easy“ looks very scary, only a witch is missing… since Luke is doing ‚research‘ on local belief in witchcraft and superstitions. He somewhat reminded me of Hastings declaring his love to Dulcie in „The murder on the links“ because he did do the same here. The mystery is set up well and is interesting. I even guessed the murderer correctly this time. 😊

5-8-25: My 32nd finished book of 2025! A historical fiction account of a group of female mystery writers including Dorothy Sayers and Agatha Christie trying to become members in the male driven Detection Club. Once they have joined and realize they will never being taken seriously, they set out to solve a real life “locked door” mystery of a young nurse brutally murdered. They travel between England and France to find clues and bring justice.

I‘m so conflicted about this one. I really liked the mystery and its twists and turns. I enjoyed the intrigue on the boat. I really liked Anne, Suzanne, and Colonel Race. But I hated Sir Eustace and I wasn‘t a fan of Harry. The colonialism and casual racism of the South African backdrop + the overt sexism/objectification of women really bothered me. I had a really hard time setting aside those latter elements with excuses of it being ⤵️

1. Definitely sitting up. I try to read laying down when going to bed and in about 30 seconds I'm 🫩🥱😴
2. Still finishing this one. I'm lovin' it; I just haven't had much time to read lately!

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#WhereareyouMonday

This Monday I‘m in 1930s Syria at an archaeological dig with Dame Agatha and her second husband, Max Mallowan. Some of my favorite Poirot novels are those set in the Levant region, so I am looking forward to this memoir.