The Bleston Mystery. Illustrated

91 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h08min.
The Bleston Mystery is a superb example of Milward Kennedy’s contribution to the Golden Age of detective fiction—an intelligent, tightly plotted murder mystery filled with psychological nuance and classic suspense. Set in the seemingly tranquil English village of Bleston, the story unravels with chilling precision as a shocking murder disturbs the calm facade of rural life. When a prominent figure in the village is found dead under suspicious circumstances, the case appears baffling. The clues don’t fit, alibis are uncertain, and motives remain elusive. Enter Kennedy’s sharp-eyed investigator, who must navigate a landscape of gossip, grudges, and hidden relationships to uncover the truth. The narrative is layered with subtle misdirection, clever detail, and the kind of steady deduction that made Golden Age mysteries so enduring. Milward Kennedy, a former civil servant and journalist, brought a keen intellect and a flair for realism to his detective novels. His work is often praised for its logical structure and sophisticated character development. The Bleston Mystery is no exception—it’s as much about the people as the puzzle, offering a portrait of small-town tensions where respectability can be a mask for something far more dangerous. Elegant, methodical, and ultimately surprising, The Bleston Mystery will delight readers who enjoy classic British mysteries in the tradition of Freeman Wills Crofts, Henry Wade, and Dorothy L. Sayers. A forgotten gem, now rediscovered.