Murder as a Fine Art

I am always going to pick up a Lorac book in the British Library Crime Classics collection. This, though, was not Carnac's (Lorac) best mystery. While I liked it enough as a police procedural, the mystery was a bit lacking. I didn't figure out the who, but I was right on the how. Also, the character......more

An interesting setting in the postwar "Ministry of Fine Art" with an intriguing puzzle of crushed by a statue. But this is one of the more pedestrian ECR Lorac's. Too many colourless characters to distinguish one from the other.......more

The usual terrific Lorac / Carnac atmosphere. However, this one is a little tedious at times, and lacking in the twists department. Rivers also does seem devoid of personality. Enjoyable nonetheless though!......more

Carol Carnac aka E C R Lorac is probably one of the best forgotten authors brought back to prominence through the BLCC series. Or at least she is in my opinion, so I try to grab her books as soon as I see them in KU. Murder as a Fine Art sees a Civil Servant crushed to death by a marble statue at th......more

A slightly satirical look at government and modern art with an overly complex murder and many potential killers. Despite all the fun and games, the characters are largely believable and relatable. Poor old Canova.........more