The Affair of the Thirty Nine-Cufflinks

The method of introducing the characters was novel and effective. The story is certainly the classic; country estate, will reading, multiple people wandering around in the night...The 39 cufflinks actually do get into the story, and in a believable way. It's not a dazzling new idea or story here, but it did keep me reading on through all 413 pages and not regretting buying it. I would like to read another of this author's work some time. I think the author may have been having a bit of fun naming those particular characters Agatha and Dorothy. You'll see why.

This book is one of James Anderson’s English Country Manor Trilogy, which includes: (1) The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg Cosy, (2) The Affair of the Mutilated Mink, and (3) The Affair of the Thirty-Nine Cufflinks. All of these books are wonderful tributes to the classic weekend manor house murder mysteries of the “Golden Age” of “Who-Dun-Its” from the 1930s. They are reminiscent of the best of Agatha Christie. They are populated with bizarre (and often funny) characters, fiendish plots, red herrings, and surprising plot turns and finally a brilliant denouncement to all of the remaining (living) characters by Mr. Wilkins, the lead detective. These are wonderful classic detective stories and will be enjoyed immensely by an devotee of the genre.

An old-fashioned, enjoyable British mystery. I've read the other 2 in the series and enjoyed them as well.

Third and final in inspector Wilkins series all set at alderly, country home of lord Buford. Family of very old lady gather for her funeral. Most are strangers to each other. One lady Threatens the others with a secret she knows and of course is hastily dispatched. There's a lot of humor and satire. Book is a fun read although a bit too long and solution is obvious.

This was a nice solid mystery with comfortable characters - just what I look for in a British cozy mystery!

ok, not very gripping, sort of light fun.

A quick, easy read that kept me guessing and made me smile. Great characters and dialog and great depiction of the time period. Well done.

A fun romp in the best Agatha Christie tradition.

Nice to have a mystery based in England that doesn’t include Americanisms! This author is obviously British. I was a little disappointed by the murderer, as I liked the character, but altogether an enjoyable read. I may look for the earlier books in this series.

From very beginning, it is a nice old fashion romp with murder. James Anderson has captured the style and spirit of that period of great detective novels.

A totally enjoyable read.

This is a really engaging country house whodunnit, in the Agatha Christie tradition. There are lots of potential suspects and therefore potential misunderstandings, “enjoying” a weekend house party in a beautiful stately home. I found the characters interesting - Inspector Wilkins is now among my favourite sleuths - and there was a twist at the end which certainly took me by surprise! I bought all three of these books on Kindle and as audiobooks, so that I could both read and listen to them, as the fancy takes me. I have just begun to do this, but I find it a most entertaining way to enjoy my reading, particularly as I have eye problems and so, if my eyes are tired or blurry, I can just listen. If not, I can just read - or, of course, I can also listen and read simultaneously!

I chose to read this book, as I had read The Affair of the Blood Stained Egg Cosy in paperback, I thoroughly enjoyed that book, so read this one. I liked this book because the same characters are in it so you know them already. It's an easy read and you find yourself totally absorbed. They all appear to be a bit like, Miss Marple or Poirot. I have read this one and should have read The Affair of the Mink Coat, so out of sequence.