LJ Ross Chooses a Classic Spy Adventure For April's Book Club
Northumberland-born LJ Ross is the bestselling author of the DCI Ryan murder mystery series. Each month, she shares an exclusive Book Club pick with Living North readers
LJ’s Thoughts:
‘No exploration of the locked room mystery genre would be complete without including The Mystery of the Yellow Room! The narrative is taut and atmospheric, with the Château du Glandier providing an imposing backdrop for the unfolding drama, which includes an array of red herrings to provide a touch of playfulness to what is otherwise a methodical exposition. Leroux’s protagonist, Rouletabille, displays a systematic, logical approach when confronted with a gradual unravelling of clues, which provides the reader with a real, interactive opportunity to walk alongside the detective and pair their wits against him. The writing style is of its time, so don’t expect the paciest of reads, but the cleverness of the mystery more than compensates for that. One to savour!’
