The Sad Variety

A Nigel Strangeways Mystery

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Pub Date 11 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 20 Aug 2019

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Description

The temperature is dropping, the wind is rising: something sinister is on its way to Smugglers’ Cottage.

Ten guests huddle together in a guest house for their Christmas holidays in the south of England. Among them is Private Investigator Nigel Strangeways, sent by the British security department to keep a close eye on Professor Alfred Wragby – a scientist who has made a recent discovery that could turn the tide of the Cold War. But Wragby isn’t the only one Nigel should be watching…

When Wragby’s eight-year-old daughter is kidnapped and his formula demanded in exchange, Nigel finds himself in a race against the clock to save more than just the young girl’s life. And with an accomplice lurking in their number, Nigel must expose the mole before the situation turns deadly.


The Sad Variety was first published in 1964.

The temperature is dropping, the wind is rising: something sinister is on its way to Smugglers’ Cottage.

Ten guests huddle together in a guest house for their Christmas holidays in the south of...


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I love British mystery stories and the classic ones are the best. Very much enjoyed the style of writing and character development. Kept me guessing until the revelation. Surprised. Highly recommend. I received an advance reader copy from netgallely. Opinions are my own.

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I love the Nigel Strangeways mysteries. They are a bit of a challenge to read; long, complex, and with some antiquated language, but it is worth it. I always learn something with reference to culture at that time: dress, music, plays, etc. This one did not disappoint!

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I'm not a big Nicholas Blake fan, but I rate this one above the rest. Actually a Cold War thriller, it's a real period piece, with "bear-like" Russian spies, deluded fellow travlers and intrepid defenders of the Free World's scientific secrets. Fun with a bag of cookies.

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