186+ pages,
Pushkin Vertigo (2016, originally 1936)
RT Rating: 3.2/5
The Verdict: 'The Mystery of The Three Orchids' is an engaging mystery.It is indeed a proof of the genius of Augusto De Angelis, the man widely regarded as the father of Italian Crime Fiction.
Synopsis: A Murder has happened in one of the fashion houses in Milan. Valerio, the right hand man of Christina, the owner of the Fashion house is found dead in her room.Inspector De Vincenzi is called to investigate the crime.But pretty soon, the bodies start piling up and within a span of 48 hours, there are three murders with Orchids beside these three bodies.Will De Vincenzi be able to solve the crime?
The Good: the setting, twists and the climatic reveal. Never did I feel that this work was written almost 80 years ago!
The Bad:The reader never gets to know much about Inspector De Vincenzi (may be one should read the first books in the series for that!)
Recommendations: Buy it!
Recommendations: Buy it!
-nikhimenon
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