Whoops! Totally forgot I had this book on the shelf and bought it on Kindle. I think it was a Daily Deal or something.

This book is the fourth in the Albert Campion series.

I'll probably be releasing it at the next local meet up.

To be released at the meet up tonight. If there are no takers it will be left in the bookcase in the window.

Hooray, another British mystery! Thanks, marcus23.

This book taught me some new words:

whizz-boy: pickpocket

tantalus: a liquor cabinet that displays its contents even when it's locked

fruit salts: an antacid

Entertaining and ultra-British mystery first published in 1931. Ridiculous but appealing plot and characters. There are some fun turns of phrase, too. A terrified woman is described as making a noise like "a small train." I also liked this line: "It's one of those cluttered-up rooms--even the bed wears petticoats."

Unfortunately this book also includes the n-word and the revolting phrase "a touch of the tar brush." Not surprising for 1931, but gross all the same.

I'm giving this one to my mom, since she loves British mysteries. Thanks, marcus23! This book got me through some long waits at the airport and at a bus stop.