Chapter and Hearse: And Other Mysteries

Catherine Aird is one of my favorite authors; I've read all of her books at least once. However, I've been having a hard time finding this particular book that is a group of short stories by la Aird. Some of these stories have just a very few pages and some are longer. Some are about the 16th century and others are of more recent vintage. Detective Inspector Sloan and his loyal partner, DC Crosby, are alive-and-well in some... Read Full Review

I have read a considerable number of Catherine Airds books and this is one that can be dipped into with ease. I have recently slated a fluffy unbelievable crime fiction book that has 26 reviews mostly good yet this far superior writer has as yet only 2. Just proves that life is not fair or is that discerning readers a too busy reading to write reviews? not sure what that makes me... If you value quality writing from an educated... Read Full Review

Most of the stories herein feature Aird's regulars: - Inspector C.D. Sloan (present-day policeman in the fictional county of Calleshire) - Henry Tyler (Foreign Office man, pre/post-WWII) - Rhuaraidh Mcmillan (Sheriff of Fearnshire in Mary Queen of Scots' day) All these characters are in roughly the same universe, just not the same timeframe. Fearnshire has figured in the background of a few Sloan stories, while Tyler's sister... Read Full Review

This twenty-two story collection showcases one of the best classic English mystery writers Catherine Aird, whose skill in providing her audience with a somewhat witty, intelligent who-done-it shines throughout the anthology. The tales include ten great Detective Inspector Sloan stories with the usual help from Constable Crosby and guidance from Superintendent Leeyes (see AMENDMENT OF LIFE for a strong novel starring the unflappable... Read Full Review