Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Rising of the Moon, by Gladys Mitchell: A Review

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Bill Bibliomane

“…find out moonshine, find out moonshine!” — Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Act III Sc. 1 I’ll make an admission by way of an opening: the works of Gladys Mitchell are comfortable. Considering the nastiness of the world outside … Continue reading →

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My Father Sleeps, by Gladys Mitchell: A Review

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Bill Bibliomane

There are a number of points to recommend the writing of the late Gladys Mitchell, not the least of which is her literary styling and aplomb. Her best-remembered character, Mrs. (Later Dame) Beatrice Adela Lestrange Bradley, is a wonderful blend … Continue reading →

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