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In 1953 a former intelligence officer is found dead, stabbed, with an Ace of Hearts pinned to his chest. Is there an anarchist plot to bomb the new Queen's coronation?

Enjoyably twisty and amusing enough characters to bring a smile to the reader's lips. And what a different world it was at the time of the last coronation. I hadn't realised the very thinly-disguised “The Good Old Days“ went that far back.

#coffeeandabook

This is the 3rd book in the series and the characters continue to improve. DI Stephen's returns along with Max and his daughter. This time they are out to find a killer and stop a bombing on Queen Elizabeth's coronation day. The story is full of misdirection and the plot is solid. A surprise ending and I am already looking forward to book 4. 4⭐️ #Scarathlon2022 @StayCurious #TeamMonsterMash

Currently listening to The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths. So what do you do when you listen to an audio book?

I was doing audio laundry and cleaning earlier. Now I am down loading pictures from this past weekend, taken by a professional, and posting on social media. Maybe I will work on a puzzle next.

Hope you enjoy this pictures.

Weirdest thing, I pulled my book out of my purse and the woman next to me moved away…. 🤔 LOL, no, not really 😜 Enjoying summer weather in Iowa with my family this weekend 😎☀️🎶

This is another series by Elly Griffiths, set in Brighton at the beginning of the 1950s. The investigating duo is DI Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. This is the third in the series and the first I have read. Probably best to start at the beginning mainly for the progression of each character. I will be getting the first book now from the library tomorrow.

I got these two from the library yesterday, I am in the mood of some crime stories. I started the tagged book already and enjoying it. It's the third in this series and I haven't read any of them. Luckily they are all in the library!

Speaking of series...this is the third book in the Magic Men series that I started reading thanks to the ill fated #whodunitymail reading exchange.

There‘s a little too much about the main character‘s love life, and the solution wrapped up too quickly, but I enjoyed the story. It takes place during Queen Elizabeth‘s coronation, and I understand today is her birthday.

Clever and interesting. Maybe not quite as good as the previous one, but still very good.

Next mystery read...

My new read!

I‘m not sure why I don‘t love this series as much as the Ruth Galloway books, but it is still enjoyable. This particular one in the series was a little better than the first one but I didn‘t enjoy it as much as the second one. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Is the work day over yet...? I need to finish 4-5 books tonight.

Petit fours (not very petit, though, are they) and a murder mystery this evening. I really enjoy this series by Elly Griffiths, about magicians and variety shows in post-WWII Britain. 🎩

Third in the Max Mephisto mystery series, Blood Card reunites Max and Edgar in an entertaining mystery involving gypsies, con men, and anarchists. As is typical for Griffiths‘ stories, there are dozens of loose ends, red herrings, and clever clues flying through this story. Also typical for Griffiths, all those tasty little bits of information are gathered together and resolved handily by the end. Full review at http://itsallaboutthebook.org

I love Elly Griffiths. This is the third in her Magic Men series and it's just as entertaining as the first two. Her murder mysteries are fun, twisty, and often humorous. This one isn't out in the US yet, but I couldn't wait for it, so ordered it through Book Depository online.

I really enjoyed the history part of this book. I also like the way the author is developing more of the side characters. I did find some parts of the book a little slow going but overall it was a good read. Will define be continuing with this series although I am not as enthralled as I am with the Ruth Galloway series.