. . . in which I attempt to pick out the good bits, one recommendation at a time
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Rec. #183 (abbrev.): Death in Zanzibar
What: Mid-century British mystery novel, M.M. Kaye, retro camp, skipping out on London, convenient mumps, travel, Dany, awkward disguise, glamourpuss mother, Lash, stolen passport, letters, Mr. Honeywood, midnight intruder, fake secretary, the House of Shade, whiskey, malice, Gussie Bingham, stepfather, theft, spectacles, Amalfi, jealousy, scribbling journalist, brandy, Kivulimi, revolution, Nigel, house party, death, Zanzibar
Representative quote: "I'm not as polygamous as I look."
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