21. Why Didn't They Ask Evans? (1934)

{also published as The Boomerang Clue}

Ah, dear Agatha,

I loved loved loved this book!  Frankie and Bobby reminded me a little bit of Tommy and Tuppence.  I loved their friendship, their banter, the wise(r?) female half, their wit, their perseverance, their bravery, their smarts.

From the very first chapter, this book had me hooked. "Why didn't they ask Evans?" the dying man asked.  Indeed, why not?  And who the heck is Evans?  And what difference does it make?  Ah, so many questions from the get-go.  AND... when the mystery begins to unravel, they have a chance to find out who Evans is, and the bad guy denies them the solution!  HA!

Chapter 2 talked much of the relationship of Bobby and his father - pure brilliance.  I loved every word.

Such suspense at the Grange in the evening of chapter 15!  Honestly usually I'd say your stories are more cozy than suspenseful, but you really had me entirely drawn in with that chapter.

The only thing that really dates this novel is the use of terms such as "dope gang."  It did make me chuckle, I have to admit.

{I don't however, understand the meaning of the American title, The Boomerang Clue...}

Thanks again for the wonderful fun!

b.