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I love Georgian, Victorian, Regency mystery novels, but -- well -- something about this one just didn't click with me. Not sure why, the plot was okay. Maybe it is because I had the audiobook rather than a readable version. However, I did read several chapters before I checked the book out of the library. Charles Lennox just sounds prissy - and I don't do prissy. The audiobook made him sound even prissier. If you've ever seen one of those old british type movies from maybe the 1940's you will have seen a character similar to how he sounds. They are never the hero and you wonder how they make it in from the rain.

In this book you learn that it is cold -- very cold -- and Charles doesn't have good boots. Now tell me -- why would boots be such an issue for someone who is wealthy and well dressed. Wouldn't he know how/where to get good boots. Cheese.

As I said, the plot is good and the mystery is interesting and since I already have two more of the series checked out of the library I'll try at least one more book. I'm really thinking part of my ambivalence toward this book is that I'm doing the recorded rather than the written version. I wonder if I would be able to get that prissy sounding voice out of my head if got the written one. I hope I haven't spoiled what might have been a good series for me by listening instead of reading. (Don't get me wrong -- I usually love audiobooks).


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A Beautiful Blue Death Charles Lenox Mysteries Charles Finch 9780312359775 Books Reviews

I'm a fan of detective fiction set in the 19th century, and having burned through the series of other authors in the genre, was recommended Finch by . The first in his series, _A Beautiful Blue Death_ has second-son of a minor house, Charles Lennox out of boredom and lacking any "gentlemanly" vocation, acting as an independent detective - in this case, solving the murder of a housemaid.

The mystery was solid - while there are many possible suspects, close readers can quickly winnow it down to three characters most likely to have done the deed. The writing is good, although not as strong or as compelling as other writers I am a fan of (Some Danger Involved A Novel,The Yard (Scotland Yard's Murder Squad),A Death in Vienna,The Sultan's Seal A Novel (Kamil Pasha Novels (Paperback)).. The interrelationships between characters is well written, reminiscent of Death and the Jubilee (The Lord Francis Powerscourt) but not quite as good in my opinion. The resolution and conclusion was particularly a little trite.

For a debut novel, Finch is off to a solid start - although I recommend these other writers ahead of him. I will certainly read more by him on the strength and promise that he will mature in the complexity of his writing and provide some depth and dimension to his characters.
The story itself is pretty interesting as it focuses on a variety of different suspects and motives–none seem more likely than the other until we get more into the story. I liked the use of nightshade as the murder weapon….a very different very dark way to die but yet very romantic in some ways, it was unique. Listening to Lenox consider each suspect was interesting….it was like rearranging pieces in a puzzle….or board game perhaps….Clue maybe…..’Mrs Peacock in the Library with the rope’.

The motive and final conclusion were appropriate I think in some ways, a little rushed and disorganized at times but rather fitting. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next installment, he kind of left a little loose end with the final chapter but still….gotta leave ’em with something to come back to right?

I will have to admit, I was excited to see it had been nominated for the Agatha Award but some of the reviews I read about the series indicated it was not bad but not good either….just bland I guess. But it had all the things which I love most….Old foggy Victorian London setting, fun setting characteristics such as gas lit streets, eccentric characters, and Gothic/darkish/Victorian-ish like elements such as murder by poisoning.

To be sure it was entertaining and I really like a lot of the elements and overall structure…I will also probably read the other three books in the series because this was simply that….entertaining. It wasn’t ground breaking or horribly suspenseful…..just a nice easy read.
As all readers know, it’s no fun when you come to the end of a good series and feel adrift in your lifeboat of literature, searching for the next thing to read. So I’m throwing out a lifeline with A Beautiful Blue Death, the first in the Charles Lenox mystery series by Charles Finch.

Set in Victorian England, Charles is a gentleman of the upper class with Parliamentary aspirations who has discovered he has a real talent as a detective. With time and means to pursue this talent he’s already earned a reputation among his peers-and Scotland Yard-for both good and bad outcomes. But he knows his way is the way of the future so, invited or not, he doesn’t stop until the crime is solved.

In this case, the crime is the mysterious poisoning of a housemaid in the home of one of London’s most powerful political players. The suspects are many, as are potential motives. But Lenox persists, with the help of his friend, Dr. Thomas McConnell, and in spite of personal danger and a second murder. His neighbor and lifelong friend, Lady Jane, is a frequent companion with a great interest in Charles’ activities and well-being. Readers will wonder if something deeper is developing between these two and it very well may be.

Along the way readers are treated to a fun education in Victorian England. If you are a history buff as well as a lover of a good mystery, this one’s a page turner. And the good news is, once you turn the last page, there are nine more books to go.
I love Georgian, Victorian, Regency mystery novels, but -- well -- something about this one just didn't click with me. Not sure why, the plot was okay. Maybe it is because I had the audiobook rather than a readable version. However, I did read several chapters before I checked the book out of the library. Charles Lennox just sounds prissy - and I don't do prissy. The audiobook made him sound even prissier. If you've ever seen one of those old british type movies from maybe the 1940's you will have seen a character similar to how he sounds. They are never the hero and you wonder how they make it in from the rain.

In this book you learn that it is cold -- very cold -- and Charles doesn't have good boots. Now tell me -- why would boots be such an issue for someone who is wealthy and well dressed. Wouldn't he know how/where to get good boots. Cheese.

As I said, the plot is good and the mystery is interesting and since I already have two more of the series checked out of the library I'll try at least one more book. I'm really thinking part of my ambivalence toward this book is that I'm doing the recorded rather than the written version. I wonder if I would be able to get that prissy sounding voice out of my head if got the written one. I hope I haven't spoiled what might have been a good series for me by listening instead of reading. (Don't get me wrong -- I usually love audiobooks).