The theft of the diamond necklace and the antique pistols might all be
explained, but the body in the lake is particularly puzzling. 'Don't
expect me to solve anything, ' Inspector Wilkins announces modestly when
he arrives to sort out the unpleasantness. And at a gathering that
includes English aristocracy, foreign agents in disguise, a ravishing
baroness, a daring jewel thief, a Texan millionaire and, of course, the
redoubtable butler, it would take some intricate sleuthing to uncover
who killed whom and why.
For whodunnit fans who prefer their villains to be nice and refined
people, the sort who quote Shakespeare and knock off their nearest and
dearest between rubbers of bridge, The Affair of the Bloodstained Egg
Cosy is a delectable treat.