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Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #11
The Wigmaker
A wig maker, Peter Wolff, is found dead and his workshop on fire. There are no clues, no DNA and no apparent motive. Detective Inspector Michael Angel is baffled. At the same time, high flying model Katrina Chancey goes missing; womaniser Gabriel Grainger is reported missing by his long-suffering wife, Zoe; Lord Tiverton has been robbed of a valuable suit of armour; jewel robberies by The Fox, continue unabated, and another body is discovered in unexpected circumstances. It's a race to the finish to find the murderer and solve all the mysteries and Inspector Angel tackles this unusual case with his customary unique quirkiness and skill.
224 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2008
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Roger Silverwood
69 books86 followersThe Yorkshire author writes crime stories about Detective Inspector Michael Angel who lives a fairly happy existence with his wife Mary in the town of Bromersley in South Yorkshire.
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May 11, 2020
DI Angel Continues his Work
This book brings us back to fictional Bromersley village in South Yorkshire to find detective Angel presented with another difficult mystery to solve. Time has moved on and the characters have aged, although the author skims lightly over this except that the supervisor, Mr. Harker(?), is barely on speaking terms with Mr. Angel, who is still an authoritarian leader who expects former cadet Ahmed to make him tea even though the latter is now a full member of the force. The case starts off with what seem to be unrelated crimes, the murder of a maker of premium wigs and the disappearance of a model, the theft of a suit of armor from a local estate. Angel doggedly chases down clues until he connects them into a narrative of the crime and makes an arrest.
The author continues to entertain me as we get to know Mrs. Angel more, as well as other minor characters. I think this might be the last of the series, and if so I’m sorry there aren’t more. Another good one.
This book brings us back to fictional Bromersley village in South Yorkshire to find detective Angel presented with another difficult mystery to solve. Time has moved on and the characters have aged, although the author skims lightly over this except that the supervisor, Mr. Harker(?), is barely on speaking terms with Mr. Angel, who is still an authoritarian leader who expects former cadet Ahmed to make him tea even though the latter is now a full member of the force. The case starts off with what seem to be unrelated crimes, the murder of a maker of premium wigs and the disappearance of a model, the theft of a suit of armor from a local estate. Angel doggedly chases down clues until he connects them into a narrative of the crime and makes an arrest.
The author continues to entertain me as we get to know Mrs. Angel more, as well as other minor characters. I think this might be the last of the series, and if so I’m sorry there aren’t more. Another good one.
March 1, 2020
In any respects, although by no means all, a bit obvious. I found some things so glaring that I began to think that they had to be there as a red herring to distract the reader from something rather less obvious. How that worked out, or if indeed it was the case, readers must work out for themselves.
Notwithstanding the above, whilst these books make no great intellectual demands on the reader, they remain entertaining and diverting
Notwithstanding the above, whilst these books make no great intellectual demands on the reader, they remain entertaining and diverting
December 22, 2022
The stories on their own are quite good, however I have found that they are very formulaic. So by book 11 become not so exciting. Some different plot twists would be great. The characterisation is well thought out though.
I shall have to stop reading the series now or I will go mad with knowing who the culprit is well before the end, as well as Angel’s thoughtful weekend about 75 - 80% of the way through the book every time.
I shall have to stop reading the series now or I will go mad with knowing who the culprit is well before the end, as well as Angel’s thoughtful weekend about 75 - 80% of the way through the book every time.
February 28, 2020
Great Book!
I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last! I have enjoyed every book in the series. The stories are very well written and the characters are very likable. DI Angel always gets the job done. I hope there are a lot more books in this series. I highly recommend this series.
P.S. Mr. Silverwood, all American women don’t have nasal accents!
I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last! I have enjoyed every book in the series. The stories are very well written and the characters are very likable. DI Angel always gets the job done. I hope there are a lot more books in this series. I highly recommend this series.
P.S. Mr. Silverwood, all American women don’t have nasal accents!
May 16, 2020
Another baffling mystery.
I have read many, many mysteries and have often figured the guilty but never in this series. They show such imagination and are always believable plus they have a touch of charm woven in. D. I. Angel is wiley , perceptive and quite believable....and he perseveres until he gets his man or woman!
I have read many, many mysteries and have often figured the guilty but never in this series. They show such imagination and are always believable plus they have a touch of charm woven in. D. I. Angel is wiley , perceptive and quite believable....and he perseveres until he gets his man or woman!
March 24, 2020
Another great story
Another great story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and his team. He has created a great team of characters that leave you eagerly anticipating the next one in the seried.
Another great story by Roger featuring Inspector Angel and his team. He has created a great team of characters that leave you eagerly anticipating the next one in the seried.
February 23, 2020
Full of twists in the Roger Silverwood style!
March 9, 2020
Good
Plit is very good. Only problem is a lot f p of x,British slang. Great sense of humor and well written .
Plit is very good. Only problem is a lot f p of x,British slang. Great sense of humor and well written .
March 15, 2020
Absolutely love these cosy crime novels and Angel always gets his man !!!
April 9, 2020
Loved it. It's enjoyable and I'm getting quite fond of Mr Angel
July 6, 2020
Murder with a wicked twist
November 19, 2020
What a great series!
This series is so entertaining I’m reading all. I highly recommend anyone who likes a good who done it read this series.
This series is so entertaining I’m reading all. I highly recommend anyone who likes a good who done it read this series.
December 23, 2021
A model of a murder
A fast-paced story with several threads that inevitably entwined to the conclusion. While the culprit is who I expected it to be the conclusion is well managed.
A fast-paced story with several threads that inevitably entwined to the conclusion. While the culprit is who I expected it to be the conclusion is well managed.
December 28, 2020
On par with the previous
I’m not sure if the author writes them knowing who the murder is not a mystery but how DI Angel will solve it is the mystery. Regardless it is an enjoyable read.
I’m not sure if the author writes them knowing who the murder is not a mystery but how DI Angel will solve it is the mystery. Regardless it is an enjoyable read.
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