The Affair of the Blood-Stained Egg Cosy by James Anderson

The Affair of the Blood-Stained Egg Cosy

Burford Family #1

James Anderson

256 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction crime historical mystery funny mysterious fast-paced

Description

The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be explained, but the body in the lake - that was a puzzle. Inspector Wilkins is called in to investigate, but it's going to take some intricate sleuthing to uncover who killed wh...

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Community Reviews Summary of 143 reviews

Moods

mysterious 100%
funny 71%
lighthearted 57%
adventurous 28%
relaxing 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | N/A: 20% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.74

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