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Secret ministry

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Admission from the outset: the reviewer is an incorrigible aficionado of crime and spy novels, especially those written between the 1930s-60s. Hammett, Deighton, Fleming... these are names that will strike a sympathetic chord with enthusiasts of the genre. But for me, the Holy Trinity is Cheyney, Chandler and Cory. I came across this the serendipitous way while originally googling for something unrelated. "Secret Ministry" is Desmond Cory's first novel (1951) which introduced Johnny Fedora and gave birth to a highly successful series of novels over the next twenty years. Well-crafted, fast-moving, very entertaining and highly acclaimed by all the press critics at the time, this really is a classic, must-have thriller. Thoroughly enjoyed every chapter. I hope that other Fedora novels (and also Lindy Grey) will soon be made available as e-books.

I enjoyed this novel.Delightfully fantastic adventure that is full of humour and erudition. A novel full of wit and which captures so well the period it is set in of the 1950s-60s. Cory has something in common with the other great detective authors - a writing talent that just makes you want to read on, discovering more about the plot being unfolded. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one who will enjoy his novels.

If you like old-fashioned classic mysteries, this book is for you. A great story that keeps you entertained from beginning to end. Highly recommendable.

I downloaded this book to my Kindle and thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Desmond Cory is clearly an excellent writer who knows how to pack into one book a plot filled with surprises and depth, highly interesting characters, dialogue that rings true, and a writing style that will keeps you reading.