Clubbed to Death (original 1992; edition 1992)

by Ruth Dudley Edwards (Author)

Series: Robert Amiss (4)

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Robert Amiss is persuaded by his friend Detective Sergeant Pooley of the CID to take a job as a waiter in ffeatherstonehaughs (pronounced Fanshaws), a gentlemens club in St James. The club secretary has allegedly jumped to his death from the gallery of this imposing building. Against most of the evidence, Pooley believes he was murdered. Amiss finds himself in a bizarre caricature of a club, run by and for debauched geriatrics, with skeletons rattling in every cupboard. Why are there so few members? How are they financed? Will Amiss keep his job despite the enmity of the ferocious, snuff-covered Colonel Fagg?… (more)

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Title:	Clubbed to Death
Authors:	Ruth Dudley Edwards (Author)
Info:	Gollancz (1992), 192 pages
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murder in gentleman's club

ritaer | Jul 7, 2021 |

I love Robert Amiss stories, especially when the Baroness Trout isn't overpowering, or even present. This very funny tale of murder at one those fabled British men's clubs will make even the most staid reader laugh aloud. The characters are endearing and actually show a bit of development. Most highly recommended. (

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Robert Amiss is persuaded by his friend Detective Sergeant Pooley of the CID to take a job as a waiter in ffeatherstonehaughs (pronounced Fanshaws), a gentlemens club in St James. The club secretary has allegedly jumped to his death from the gallery of this imposing building. Against most of the evidence, Pooley believes he was murdered. Amiss finds himself in a bizarre caricature of a club, run by and for debauched geriatrics, with skeletons rattling in every cupboard. Why are there so few members? How are they financed? Will Amiss keep his job despite the enmity of the ferocious, snuff-covered Colonel Fagg?

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