The Blood Card by Elly Griffiths

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The Novel is set in Brighton, England in 1953 on the eve of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The festive atmosphere is crushed when Edgar and Max's former wartime commander is murdered and a mysterious general asks them to assist in an investigation. Clues, such as a playbill and Blood card (Queen of Hearts), hint at hidden connections to Edgar and Max's wartime posting. A truly atmospheric era murder mystery perfectly timed by Griffiths. Definitely the best novel in the series so far. 4/5

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