The Roderick Alleyn Mysteries : The Nursing Home Murder, Death in a White Tie, Final Curtain

by Diamond Books (Contributor)

For an unlucky member of parliament, a hospital stay is the unkindest cut of all...When Britain's Home Secretary complained of abdominal pains, it seemed like a simple case of appendicitis. But minutes after his operation, the ill-fated politician lay dead on the table. When Chief Detective-Inspector Roderick Alleyn arrives to dissect the situation, he finds many a likely suspect, including a vengeful surgeon, a lovelorn nurse, an unhappy wife, and a cabinet full of political foes.

Hardcover

First published September 1, 1993

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every so often I need to read a classic British mystery, just for fun. These were an enjoyable mix of eccentric characters and puzzling circumstances, with a dash of humor. To my surprise, I correctly guessed the murderers in 2 of the 3 mysteries included in this volume, which may explain the 5 stars I have given it. I'm now refreshed and ready to return to serious literature.