Derek Long
Autor(a) de The Mystery of the Italian Ruins
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His ill-thought-out attempts to avoid meeting a similar fate cause him to be accused of committing the crime himself, but bluff, no-nonsense detective Inspector Tryon has doubts. Soon Sexton Blake has been retained to carry out a second investigation. Ultimately, the trail leads him to Italy and a simmering feud between an ex-Fascist and a band of former partisans.
An intelligent and witty thriller with just the right blend of action and intrigue. A highly recommended effort from our man Long. Read it as a period piece or a minor classic of detective fiction (or both) but make sure you read it !
We don`t seem to have a star ratings system any more, but if we did, I`d give this 4.5 out of 5.… (mais)