October 2023 Wrap Up

the Lockridges

Books Read:

The Norths Meet Murder by Frances and Richard Lockridge (1940)  3/5 stars
This is the charming beginning to the Mr. and Mrs. North series, written by Frances Lockridge and her husband Richard.  Detective Weigand of the NYPD does most of the solving, but Mrs. North's personality steals the show.  It's a solid and entertaining mystery.

Murder out of Turn by Frances and Richard Lockridge (1941)  3/5 stars
As with the first in the series, Detective Weigand of the NYPD does most of the solving, but the Norths help in their own particular fashion.  It's charming, interesting, and definitely entertaining.

A Pinch of Poison by Frances and Richard Lockridge (1941)  4/5 stars
This third in the series follows the pattern of the first two, with Mrs. North's personality being the main draw, and Detective Weigand of the NYPD doing most of the investigating.  The solid plot was convoluted enough to stay engaging and entertaining, while the Norths and Weigand are becoming even more likable.

Audiobooks Completed:

Mapping the Great Game: Explorers, Spies and Maps in 19th-century Asia by Riaz Dean (2019)  4/5 stars
This is a highly interesting and entertaining history of the race between Imperial Russia and Victorian Great Britain to map India, Afghanistan, Turkestan and Tibet. The author made sure to include lesser known heroes, even nameless ones, in addition to the famous.  It is easy to read, and surprisingly engrossing.  I definitely recommend it to those with any interest in this very specific area.