The Saltmarsh Murders by Gladys Mitchell

The Saltmarsh Murders

Mrs. Bradley #4

Gladys Mitchell

288 pages first pub 1932 (editions)

fiction crime mystery informative mysterious medium-paced

Description

When the vicar's wife discovers that her unmarried housemaid is pregnant, sometime detective and full-time Freudian, Mrs. Bradley, undertakes an unnervingly unorthodox investigation into the mysterious pregnancy.

Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

3.05

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