Synopsis
October 1940. The Blitz bombing raids continue mercilessly, but when the body of a kitchen porter from Claridge's hotel is found, it is clear that he has not been the victim of a blast: he was strangled. Detective Chief Inspector Coburg has to find out exactly who he was, and what he was doing at Claridge's under a false identity. Armed with those facts, he might get an insight into why he was killed, and by whom.
But the investigation is complicated by the fact that so many of the hotel's residents are exiled European royalty. Clandestine affairs, furtive goings-on and conspiracies against the government: Coburg must tread very lightly indeed .
Publisher information
- Publisher: Allison & Busby
- ISBN: 9780749028060
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 216 x 134 mm
- Languages: English
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A taut plot - very good indeed
Jim Eldridge’s Murder at Claridge’s features his “Hotel Detective”, DCI Edgar Saxe-Coburg. This book is the third in the series, with previous books dealin... READ MORE
Very ordinary with a telegraphed ending
I bought this because I enjoyed Murder at The V&A by the same author .I didn't find this as good .
A few of the characters managed to rise above their c... READ MORE
a good read
crime-fiction, thriller, historical-research, historical, 1940, law-enforcement, England, murder, murder-investigation, procedural, class-consciousness, re... READ MORE
Entertaining Mystery
October's 1940 London. DCI Coburg and Sergeant Ted Lampson are called to to investigate the death of a kitchen porter at the Claridge's Hotel. Much to the ... READ MORE
Great entertainment
An exciting police procedure crime mystery has you hooked from the very first page. Set in the 2nd World War gives it an added dimension and the bonus of C... READ MORE
Upper Class Hotel Another Scene for Murder
Many thanks to NetGalley and Allison & Busby Books for this Advanced Reader Copy and the opportunity to review “Murder at Claridge’s.” All opinions and com... READ MORE