BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS!

The subject of a question on a recent University Challenge programme, Agatha Christie’s “The ABC Murders” pits Hercule Poirot’s grey cells against those of a serial killer – cleverly plotted.

“The Rules of Engagement” by Anita Brookner is well written – two old school friends with different backgrounds meet after a number of years – were their high hopes met?

The historical novel “Pandora” by Susan Stokes-Chapman set in Georgian London mixes Greek myth with mystery – secrets are slowly revealed.

The first of the West Country Mysteries by Rebecca Tope “A Dirty Death” deals with the demise of farmer Guy Beardon – accident or murder?