Exit the Skeleton

Roger Bennion #23

by Herbert Adams

"Exit the Skeleton" - a world of intrigue, adventure, and kidnapping... Herbert Adams (1874-1958) was an English writer of fifty 'cosy' mystery novels, mostly featuring the detective Roger Bennion, which were often set in or around golfing competitions. He also wrote short stories, humorous verse and two other mystery novels under the pseudonym Jonathan Gray. Excerpt 'As you may be aware, the play Lucky in Love, produced by Mr. Greg Dobson, has been a failure. You will remember you guaranteed the production up to a sum of two thousand pounds. 'We regret to have to inform you that the total losses are nearly three times that amount. At the moment we are unaware of Mr. Dobson's precise whereabouts. If you can give us his present address we shall be glad. In the mean time perhaps you will let us have the amount of your guarantee...

182 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1952

About the author

Herbert Adams (1874–1958) was an English writer of fifty 'cosy' mystery novels, mostly featuring the detective Roger Bennion, which were often set in or around golfing competitions. He also wrote short stories, humorous verse and two other mystery novels under the pseudonym Jonathan Gray.

Reviews

[Lisa Kucharski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would say 3.5 stars. It's a complicated mystery or mysteries going on here. And I sensed this author was born before the Golden Age of Mystery and was correct. 1974-1958. This was 1952 but felt it earlier in time, due to more formal social interactions. However, the mystery is told through various people's eyes and situations. So that you really do get to try and figure out things with the - well, everyone who is trying to figure things out.

There's a lot of love interest in this story which again, not atypical for mysteries. Am very curious to read earlier works by this author, also I like the main "gentleman detective" Roger Benion.