Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – Murder at the Ritz by Jim Eldridge – release date 21st January
#crime #police procedural murder mystery #historical
BLURB: August 1940. On the streets of London, locals watch with growing concern as German fighter planes plague the city’s skyline. But inside the famous Ritz Hotel, the cream of society continues to enjoy all the glamour and comfort that money can buy during wartime – until an anonymous man is discovered with his throat slashed open.
Detective Chief Inspector Coburg is called in to investigate, no stranger himself to the haunts of the upper echelons of society, ably assisted by his trusty colleague, Sergeant Lampson. Yet they soon face a number of obstacles. With the crime committed in rooms in use by an exiled king and his retinue, there are those who fear diplomatic repercussions and would rather the case be forgotten. With mounting pressure from various Intelligence agencies, rival political factions and gang warfare brewing either side of the Thames, Coburg and Lampson must untangle a web of deception if they are to solve the case – and survive.
Another murder mystery on offer here – and as you can see by the date, you won’t have to wait long, because it’s due out tomorrow. DCI Coburg is plunged into the middle of a brutal murder in one of the poshest hotels in London – and that’s just the start… Conducting a murder mystery in the middle of London during WWII is a really strong premise – I’m looking forward to reading this one. Has anyone else got an arc of this one?
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Love the sound of this! Like you said, the combo of war and murder mystery sounds pretty unique😁
Thank you, Tammy:). I’ve made a start on this one and so far, I’m thoroughly enjoying it:))
I don’t know how I missed this! It sounds good. I’m going off to look for it. Thanks!
Oh do! I’ve made a start and I’m thoroughly enjoying it, Jan:)).
I’m not into the Murder Mystery Genre, but this seems so good! Here is my post-https://paigesofbook.blogspot.com/2021/01/cant-wait-wednesday-last-tiara.html.
I’ve started reading it and I’m thoroughly enjoying it so far, Steph:).
The setting of this mystery–London during WWII–certainly appeals to me as well! I hope you enjoy Murder at the Ritz!
Thank you, Wendy. I’ve now finished it and thoroughly enjoyed it – I’ll be reviewing it within the next week.
This has the makings of a great mystery, Sarah.
This looks familiar, I think I was pitched this one not long ago. Intriguing indeed! I had to pass because I’m already sitting on a ton of mysteries on my tbr, but I hope you’ll enjoy (and I look forward to your thoughts!)
I’ve now finished reading it – I will be putting together a review, but it might not be immediate. We are unexpectedly having the children to stay this weekend, including Tiddlypush, so I don’t expect to get much time in front of the computer.
Oh this looks good! I love the time period and the setting and have been in a mystery reading mood.
Yes, I’m definitely into crime at the moment. I’ve now finished this one and thoroughly enjoyed it, Katherine:)
This sounds good, look forward to reading your review.
Lynn 😀
This sounds really good and I love the WWII setting. A murder mystery and historical fiction all in one sounds right up my alley. 🙂
I loved this one – and I’m so glad I picked it up!