D. S. Lang: Catalogued Corpse (2023, Debra Sue Lang)
English language
Published Sept. 22, 2023 by Debra Sue Lang.
Classic murder mystery, Dora finds a body in the library.
A decent start for a series, might pick the second book up to see if the series picks up pace.
A quick read but it doesn’t really stand out from other books in the genre. There’s no sense of urgency or danger for MC as she tries to find the killer.
Favorite character: Doro
Did I solve it: Yes, kind of
I love a good Agatha Christie-style whodunit and this one was right up my alley! So often fiction authors tackling a historical setting really don't do their homework but the care and research that went into accurately portraying the spirit of the 1920's was so evident in this book.
Dora was up against a brick wall from the very get-go but her determination and sleuthing skills allowed her to break through barriers and take on a staid old boy's club with aplomb.
A charming and well-conceived mystery.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
