The Lake District Murder

by John Bude

Overview

The Lake District Murder opens with the discovery of a faceless body in an isolated garage, then follows Inspector Meredith through a complex investigation where every clue seems to lead only to another puzzle. Was this a bizarre suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man apparently making plans to flee the country? And what does all this have to do with the newly discovered shady business dealings of the garage? All becomes clear in time, but not before John Bude has led readers through a rousing investigation, full of unexpected twists and turns, set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781773231327
Publisher:	Reading Essentials
Publication date:	12/03/2018
Sold by:	StreetLib SRL
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	139,054
File size:	281 KB

About the Author

JOHN BUDE was the pseudonym of Ernest Elmore (1901–1957), an author of the golden age of crime fiction. Elmore was a cofounder of the Crime Writers' Association, and worked in the theatre as a producer and director.

Table of Contents

Introduction
 
1. The Body in the Car
 
2. Meredith Gets Going
 
3. The Puzzle of the Hose-Pipe
 
4. Clue at the Bank?
 
5. Motive?
 
6. Sensational Verdict
 
7. The Parked Petrol Lorry
 
8. Prince and Bettle Explain
 
9. Investigations at the Lothwaite
 
10. Discoveries at the Depot
 
11. Problem Number Two
 
12. Fraud?
 
13. Meredith Sets His Scheme in Motion
 
14. The Quart in the Pint Pot!
 
15. The Inspector of Weights and Measures
 
16. The Bee’s Head Brewery
 
17. The Muslin Bag
 
18. Meredith Goes to Earth
 
19. Pipes
 
20. “The Admiral”
 
21. Reconstruction of the Crime
 
22. Circumstantial Evidence
 
23. The Last Round-Up

Editorial Reviews

11/03/2014
Originally published in 1935, Bude's murder mystery remains as intriguing today as it was upon its release almost 80 years ago. Set in the spectacular Lake District, the novel opens with the discovery of a body in a secluded garage. Inspector Meredith then begins what turns into a complicated investigation. In addition to having to find out the identity and motives of the killer, he must determine whether or not the dead man was planning on leaving the country, and if he was connected to the disreputable dealings taking place at the garage. The deeper Meredith delves into the case, the more complicated it becomes. A cast of believable, colorful characters will keep the reader engaged from Ht to finish. (Apr.)

Publishers Weekly

John Bude is a welcome addition to an exciting explosion of classic crime reprints from a variety of independent presses and the British Library seems to be leading the way in discovering forgotten writers well worth reading. You’d do well to acquaint yourself with his entertaining mysteries.

Pretty Sinister Books

Bude’s books . . . are easy-reading period pieces that deserve to be revived.

Literary Review

"Golden Age writer Bude's mystery (published in 1935, the same year as his debut novel, The Cornish Coast Murder , moves from this spectacularly disturbing opening into a satisfying intellectual puzzle, in which tiny discrepancies, like what time the tea table was set, become hugely illuminating."

Booklist - Connie Fletcher

Another classic John Bude novel, from the prolific British Library Crime Classics, set this time in lovely Keswick in the beautiful Lake District.~~~John Bude wrote such atmospheric, evocative novels. This one is no exception.~~~A great advert for the area, very highly recommended.

NetGalley - Eileen Hall

It wasn't so much about whodunit as how it was done and why. I also liked the main characters, so it was a fun read.

Goodreads - Deborah White

The Lake District Murder is an interesting entry into the British Library Crime Classic list. Both The Sussex Downs Murder a tale of adultery, and The Cornish Coast Murder include amateur sleuths who enjoy the topic of crime, while Death on the Riviera (which has more than a smattering of humour) involves a counterfeiting ring. The Lake District Murder, with its undercurrent of organized crime (which would seem to connect to Death on the Riviera) is much darker and much more realistic than the other Bude novels from the British Crime Library.

Swiftly Tilting Planet - Guy Savage