I, Richard is one of five short stories in this book by Elizabeth George and the only one worth reading. George may be a grand master of the psychological police procedural mystery novel but she's no short story writer. I bought this book because I'm reading thru all her Inspector Thomas Lynley mysteries in order of publication and this was up next. The first story is an Inspector Lynley story but it's a very weak, implausible one. Only I, Richard really works as a short story. I was disappointed in this book because I've been devouring her mystery novels as fast as I can read them but I probably wouldn't have even tried them if I'd read this book of short stories first.
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Five early novellas by Elizabeth George - a mixed bag but all are entertaining: "Exposure" is an early Lynley mystery with subtle hints and a Christie-esque denouement. "The Surprise of His Life" is very predictable, a la a routine Alfred Hitchcock Presents episode. "Good Fences Aren't Always Enough" is a superior AHP-type story, very classy and fun. "Remember, I'll Always Love You" is a real chiller, the best of the lot. "I, Richard" has great historical insights, but the resolution is a bit of a letdown. Well worth a read!
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