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Editorial Reviews

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With 19 mystery novels under her belt, Aird is well known among British whodunit fans. Here she offers a collection of undemanding short stories--light bites for bedtime, beach, or bus reading. The stories are only a few pages long, but they cover a wide range of mystery genres, from mini-police procedurals and espionage thrillers to British cozies. A few stories provoke out-and-out laughter, while others generate genuine suspense. Aird's intrepid Detective Inspector Sloan and his loyal partner, DC Crosby, figure prominently in many of the tales, but she also introduces a host of other intriguing characters, including some British spies and several devilishly clever killers. Some of the standout stories include "A Soldier of the Queen," a humorous account of a nervous sentry, and "Exit Strategy," the dark tale of a woman suffering from senile dementia and her daughter's plans to "help" her. Aird's latest is a bit fluffy, but the charming diversity and cleverly constructed plots of her stories will certainly appeal to readers seeking low-impact entertainment. Emily Melton
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Book Description

A wealthy businessman has died under suspicious circumstances. A Christmas with the family provides more drama than could be expected. A girl accuses the hospital of killing her grandmother. In 16th Century Scotland, the death of a clansman is not what it first appears.
From the investigations of Inspector C. D. Sloan and his enthusiastic, all-too-constant, but not very helpful sidekick Constable Crosby of the Calleshire C.I.D. to the travails of Henry Tyler of the Foreign Office, from the mysterious Malcolm Venables of the Secret Service to Sheriff Rhuaraidh Macmillan of 16th century Scotland, Catherine Aird's latest collection of literate, delightful tales takes the reader through the full range of crime and punishment. Aird's mix of deft plotting, charming wit, and clever writing has made her one of the most engaging and enduring traditional crime writers. In her latest volume, all of her considerable gifts as a storyteller are on display.

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'There's a girl downstairs, sir,' reported Detective Constable Crosby, 'who is saying that the hospital's killed her granny! Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
kissing bough, privy stair, turnpike stair, detective constable, detective inspector

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Detective Inspector Sloan, Rhuaraidh Macmillan, Detective Constable Crosby, Superintendent Leeyes, Station Sergeant, Hector Leanaig, Matthew Steele, Foreign Office, Henry Tyler, Murdo Macrae, Colin Mackenzie, Marion Carstairs, Kenneth Marsden, Black Ian, Herbert Bates, Johnny Hedger, Murdo Ross, Sheriff Macmillan, Handsel Monday, Lady Alice, Susan Merton, Larky Nolson, Mata Hari, Uncle George, Angus Mackintosh

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