by FOOL | May 15, 2026 | Classic Crime, Cosy Crime, Crime Fiction, Fiction
I’m not normally a fan of books by Martin Edwards, but Miss Winter in the Library with a Knife had such a cheerful cover that I was seduced into trying it. And actually, I thought it was pretty good. Written in the tradition of Golden Age crime fiction, it’s full of...
by FOOL | Apr 11, 2026 | Classic Crime, Crime Fiction
“It is not the consciousness of men that determines their existence, but on the contrary their social existence determines their consciousness.” Karl Marx I read Verdict of Twelve by Raymond Postgate as part of Oundle Crime’s reading theme for March, which was Classic...
by FOOL | Apr 3, 2026 | Classic Crime, Crime Fiction, Detective Fiction, Espionage, Fiction, Thriller
In March we looked for Classic Crime (Golden Age or modern) so our selection includes authors such as Ruth Rendell and Ian Fleming, as well as more obvious choices. One of our number enjoyed their book so much they are writing a standalone review about it, and you can...