Joe ordered hardcover editions of books 1-3 of the Daisy Dalrymple mysteries by Carola Dunn from the Minuteman Library Network. He thought I might like to read them as well, because I’ve enjoyed the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries. He’s ordered books 4-8, and now we’re waiting for book 4 to arrive.
Death at Wentwater Court – book 1
1/15/26-1/17/26
January 1923
Alec’s tea was no wishy-washy Earl Grey but a strong Darjeeling brew.
Latest dances from America: camel-walk, toboggan, Chicago
Ernie Piper to Alec Fletcher, about Geoffrey: There’s that song says a policeman’s lot is not a happy one, but I reckon most people makes their own unhappiness.
Advances in photography since 1900 and the Countess of Harleigh books
The Winter Garden Mystery – book 2
1/17/26-1/19/26
February 1923
In Cheshire, Owen (from Wales) is considered to be a ‘furriner.’
Daisy and Phillip walk around the walls of Chester.
The thought of the Honourable Miss Dalrymple running wild in the middle of a murder case was enough to make the Assistant Commissioner shudder–and send Detective Chief Inspector Fletcher to try to rein her in.
Daisy, Sebastian and Philip see Robin Hood (1922) with Douglas Fairbanks (usually a pretty reliable chappie, according to Phillip)
Lady Valeria’s names for Fletcher: Fetter, Fritter, Treacher, Fester, etc.
Requiem for a Mezzo – book 3
1/19/26-1/20/26
March 2023
Opera singers, conductors and concertmaster!
Alec takes Daisy to his favorite Chinese restaurant for her first time eating Chinese food.
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