Fell Murder by E.C.R. Lorac

Fell Murder by E.C.R. Lorac ISBN-13: 9781492699590 Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press Released: January 6th 2020

Source: ebook review copy from the publisher through NetGalley.

Book Description, Modified from Goodreads:
The Garths had farmed their fertile acres for generations, and fine land it was with the towering hills of the Lake Country on the far horizon. Here hot-tempered Robert Garth, still hale and hearty at eighty-two, ruled Garthmere Hall with a rod of iron. Until, that is, old Garth was found dead–'dead as mutton'–in the trampled mud of the ancient shed.

Glowering clouds gather over the dramatic dales and fells as seasoned investigator Chief Inspector Macdonald arrives in the north country. Awaiting him are the reticent Garths and their guarded neighbours of the Lune Valley; and a battle of wits to unearth their murderous secrets.

First published in 1944, Fell Murder is a tightly-paced mystery with authentic depictions of its breathtaking locales and Second World War setting. This edition also includes the rare E.C.R. Lorac short story 'The Live Wire'.


My Review:
Fell Murder is a mystery set in England that was published in 1944. The locals are turned off by the local inspector, so halfway into the story Chief Inspector Macdonald is called in to solve the difficult case. He knew how to gain the local's trust and get the clues needed to solve the mystery. This was a clue-based mystery. Whodunit was guessable, but a lot of misdirection was also worked into the case. The characters were varied and interesting. There was a fair amount of bad language. There were no sex scenes. Overall, I would recommend this interesting mystery.


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