Four Crime Kingspin Queens Examined in Rosanne Limoncelli's Analysis: Appraisal/Feature/Discussion
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Sarah Erwin reviews The Four Queens of Crime, a fresh addition to historical mystery novels, and interviews the author, Rosanne Limoncelli.
London, 1938 is the setting for The Four Queens of Crime, a masterfully crafted locked-room mystery that will delight fans of the genre. Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, Ngaio Marsh, and Margery Allingham, known as the "four queens" of British crime fiction, convene for a fundraiser to support the Women's Volunteer Service. Baronet Sir Henry Heathcote lends his opulent estate, Hursley House, for the event attended by London's elites.
The gala is a success, but the morning after finds Sir Henry dead in the library. Detective Chief Inspectors Lilian Wyles and Richard Davidson are summoned from Scotland Yard. Wyles, the first female detective chief inspector in the CID, and the four mystery authors work together to unravel the case with its assortment of suspects.
Erwin, a former children's librarian and public library director, found the concept intriguing and was not disappointed. "This book is creative, charming, and mysterious," she praises, "The setting, a beautiful elite house, provides the perfect backdrop for a locked-room murder." Each character has a distinct voice, and the narrative shifts perspectives, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the characters.
For history and mystery enthusiasts, this engaging mystery is filled with multiple suspects, but few clues. Readers will appreciate the clever twists and compelling characters. Since completing The Four Queens of Crime, Erwin reveals her hopes for future stories featuring Lilian Wyles and the four writers.
Sarah Erwin, a self-proclaimed avid reader, writes reviews on her blog, Sarah Can't Stop Reading, and Instagram. She currently resides in St. Louis, MO, with her family.
[Interview with Rosanne Limoncelli is included later in the post]
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- The Four Queens of Crime by Rosanne Limoncelli – A historical mystery novel featuring DCI Lilian Wyles and the Four Queens of Crime, set in 1938 London.
- Fans of the Four Queens of Crime and detective stories will find this book particularly captivating.
- Marie Benedict’s The Queens of Crime – Another novel, set in 1930 London, where five prominent women writers form a secret society to solve a murder.
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- Sarah Erwin, an avid reader and blogger, shares that she enjoyed the social-media platforms allowed her to stay updated with the latest book releases like 'The Four Queens of Crime' by Rosanne Limoncelli, a historical mystery novel filled with entertainment, charm, and suspense.
- In her lifestyle as a busy reader, Sarah Erwin finds solace in books that transport her to different eras, such as 'The Four Queens of Crime' and 'Marie Benedict’s The Queens of Crime', which both offer engaging plots set in the world of crime fiction.
