![]() At the same time, many royal persons were in England, including the Queen of Herzoslovakia, and Count Stylptitch all the Balkan states were interested parties in discussions taking place. Instead, in Chapter 19, Superintendent Battle says: Just over seven years ago, there was a lot what they called reconstruction going on especially in the Near East. The characters in the story refer to events that occurred about 7 years earlier, that is, at the end of the Great War when the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires were broken up. ![]() ![]() The later reviewers note that descriptions of characters use the terminology of the times in which it was written, and might be considered racist decades later. The most recent review says the novel requires a hefty suspension of disbelief. Later reviews found it a first-class romp and one of the authors best early thrillers. The novel was well received at first publication, described as more than a murder mystery, as it is a treasure hunt. A murder occurs in the house, beginning a week of fast-paced events with police among the guests. Book Synopsis At the request of George Lomax, Lord Caterham reluctantly agrees to host a weekend party at his home, Chimneys. ![]()
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