Tuesday, April 10, 2012

A Test of Wills (Charles Todd)

A very interesting psychological mystery set in England just after WWI. A well-respected Colonel is murdered in a town in northern England, and evidence seems to point toward an even more highly respected Captain, but nobody wants to consider the possibility that someone who wore the Victoria Cross and had met the King could have committed murder. An Inspector was sent up from London to sort it all out, but he is dealing with demons of his own, as the result of psychological stress from his war service. I admit I figured out one of the big surprises early, but the main mystery was satisfyingly convoluted. I will watch for more from this author.

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