Review of 'An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed' on 'LibraryThing'
An elderly Swedish lady who has an unexpected homicidal tendency takes off on a trip to South Africa and - well her homicidal impulses travel with her. I enjoyed this lighthearted romp about a 90-something-year-old serial killer (I know, that sounds impossible). Her sociopathic nature makes for a rather subtle commentary on Swedish society and the role assigned to "nice old ladies" who are assumed to be a little dotty - it makes for good cover. This is the second in a quirky series by a seasoned Swedish author of two excellent procedural series that are a good deal more serious about murder. While generally a misanthrope, this elderly lady has reasons for her murders.returnreturnI had not read the first in this series; it sounded a little preposterous. But I really enjoyed this semi-cozy serial killer tale.
