Paul Oldham reviewed The Picture House Murders by Fiona Veitch Smith (The Miss Clara Vale Mysteries, #1)
1929: Miss Clara Vale is a woman ahead of her time. Rather than attending Oxford …
An easy to read period piece
3 stars
First of a series of books introducing us to Miss Clara Vale, a very modern young woman who in 1929 is finding her way through the social morays of the era while discovering a new life as a private detective in Newcastle.
A pleasant read with a likeable central character and a good supporting cast. It's all a bit superficial, but it was enjoyable and provided an easy start to 2024.