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Murder on the Flying Scotsman (Daisy Dalrymple #4)
251 pages
A bustling 1920s train journey turns into a classic puzzle of family greed and murder.
What it feels like
Reading this mystery feels like stepping aboard a bustling 1920s locomotive, where the rhythmic clack of the tracks underscores a classic tale of family greed and sudden murder. The mood is delightfully cozy yet brisk, driven by the confined setting of the famous London-to-Edinburgh train and the sharp, observant narration of an aristocratic journalist-turned-sleuth. The story balances the lighthearted chaos of managing a runaway child with the intricate puzzle of a wealthy family's bitter inheritance feud. The prose is engaging and nostalgic, capturing the period atmosphere without getting bogged down in heavy grit. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour Golden Age-style mysteries, locked-room puzzles, and stories of capable women untangling webs of aristocratic deceit.
- Mood
- cozy
- bustling
- nostalgic
- confined
- Tone
- observant
- engaging
- classic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- amateur sleuthing · family greed · unexpected responsibility · inheritance disputes
- The writing
- Classic and engaging, capturing the period details of a 1920s train journey and the sharp observations of a journalist sleuth.
- The arc
- Moves from the bustling anticipation of a 1920s train journey to the focused intrigue of untangling a confined murder mystery.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic Golden Age-style mysteries, confined train settings, and capable women sleuths.
Content notes
- murder
- family conflict
- runaway child
About the book
It is the spring of 1923 and the Honourable Daisy Dalrymple is on her way to a stately home in Scotland to research her next article for Town and Country. On board the Flying Scotsman, the famous London-to-Edinburgh train, Daisy meets an old schoolfellow, Anne Breton. Anne, along with all of her relatives, is en route to visit the deathbed of the family scion and notorious miser, Alistair McGowan. As it currently stands, Alistair's will leaves the entire family fortune to his brother Albert, and the rest of the family is rushing to his side, each hoping to convince him to change his will in their favor. Daisy, meanwhile, has her hands full taking care of Detective Inspector Alec Fletcher's young daughter Belinda, who ran away from home and stowed away aboard the train. She barely has time to take notice of the intricate family feud taking place all around her -- that is, until Albert McGowan is found murdered on the train and Daisy is surrounded by an entire family of suspects.
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