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Published September 21st by Hodder Paperbacks first published To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Catherine Wheel , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Aug 06, Shauna rated it liked it Shelves: Not as good as some in the series.
There was certainly a heavy air of intrigue and mystery emanating from the old inn high on the cliff top. The Catherine-Wheel had once been a home for pirates. Editorial Reviews. Review. “Miss Wentworth's plot is ingenious, her characterization acute, her Book 15 of 32 in The Miss Silver Mysteries (32 Book Series).
There are too many characters introduced all at once in the beginning and even a family tree doesn't help matters much. The descriptions of the old smuggling inn, The Catherine Wheel, lack any sense of creepiness or atmosphere and the whole book comes across as somewhat superficial. Miss Silver is, of course, always in good form and manages to solve the case despite the police interference!
Dec 26, Ahmad Sharabiani marked it as to-read Shelves: Sep 30, Sally rated it really liked it Shelves: I've now read 19 of the 32 Miss Silver mysteries. This is the 15th in the series. They are all pleasant cozy reads, with different plots and new personalities for Miss Silver to observe and analyze, but other than giving a synopsis of the plot, it is hard to give a meaningful review of each one. It does seem that each one has at least one really disagreeable character that either becomes the victim of murder or turns out to be the perpetrator, and in a way that makes them satisfying.
Patricia We I've now read 19 of the 32 Miss Silver mysteries. Patricia Wentworth really knew how to make you dislike certain characters. It also seems that more often than not, blackmail is involved and more central to the crime than the other big motivators of greed and hatred. I particularly enjoy how the relationship between Maud Silver and the Scotland Yard man, Frank Abbot continues to develop.
It has been many years since I read the Agatha Christie mysteries, but I am finding that I really like Miss Silver, as a personality, better, and I think she is much more clever and subtle and not so doddering. Sep 30, Steph rated it liked it. A bit on the fence about this, it is the first book I have read in the Maud Silver series. I enjoyed it more than not but less than I thought I would - if that makes sense. I have to say Miss Silver's habit of coughing before she said anything really grated on my nerves and it may not have irritated me so much if the author hadn't written a note at the start of the story mentioning it.
Also the character of Maud Silver struck me as a little bit too much of a copy of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple A bit on the fence about this, it is the first book I have read in the Maud Silver series. Apr 25, Caron Allan rated it it was ok. I'm a huge fan of Patricia Wentworth's books, and especially her Miss Silver books, but I really feel this is the weakest of her works, and not as engaging or as fresh or enjoyable as many of her other books. Oct 28, Craig rated it liked it Shelves: This series Miss Silver mostly from the 50s.
Not quite 4 stars, but better than most 3s.
Oct 17, Rebecca rated it really liked it Shelves: Old Jacob Taverner's father had many siblings, and now Jacob is gathering some of their descendants at the old smuggling inn--the Catherine Wheel--that's been in the family since the 19th century. He claims he's in search of an heir, but he keeps asking the diverse relatives--most of whom had never met each other before--what their grandparents told them about the Catherine Wheel, particularly about secret passages and rooms.
Then the inn's bartender--a by-blow cousin, and an extremely unpleasan Old Jacob Taverner's father had many siblings, and now Jacob is gathering some of their descendants at the old smuggling inn--the Catherine Wheel--that's been in the family since the 19th century. Then the inn's bartender--a by-blow cousin, and an extremely unpleasant sort--is found murdered in the main hall. There are plenty of suspects, but fortunately Miss Silver, detective extraordinaire disguised as a mousy ex-governess with an irritating cough and perpetual knitting projects, had already weasled her way in at the request of Scotland Yard, to investigate possible smuggling.
Now she has two things to solve--if the local inspector will listen to her. I must admit I like this kind of mystery. Smuggling, secret passages, old family secrets, Cornwall, and a detective completely un-tortured and un-wrapped-up in her own plot-stealing issues. It's old-fashioned, of course, and I can't love Wentworth's attitude towards women and what they want in a man--does any woman really want a man to bully her and tell her what to do and what not to do?
I did appreciate that the main female character, young Jane Heron, could stand up to her attractive bully, but she fell for him anyway, and he's the male romantic lead.
I've now read 19 of the 32 Miss Silver mysteries. English Choose a language for shopping. And oddly enough, old Wentworth books may be found online on several Russian book sites. Another good book by Patricia Wentworth. But nothing will put me off from seeking out another in the series on a quiet Sunda I am a great fan of Miss Silver and revel in her ability to outsmart the smartest Scotland Yard policemen.
I preferred the Scotland Yard detective Frank Abbott, who brought in Miss Silver, and smiled when the local inspector fumed and fussed about her. Abbott never seemed to feel the urge to tell her what to do. But anyway, a good classic mystery with lots of atmosphere and interesting characters. Jun 26, Susan rated it liked it Recommended to Susan by: A wealthy eccentric host gathers an unlikely group of relatives in an old house on the English coast.
When mayhem ensues, the reader knows Miss Silver will knit her way to the truth and a happy ending at least for some. Feb 05, Sara rated it liked it. Not as involving as some of her others, but pretty good!
The question is, is it the center for smuggling in the present day? The inn is located on the old Ledlington coast road, but this is one of Wentworth's fictions, as the only Ledlingtons that I can find are in Suffolk and Northamptonshire.
Suffolk might be the right place. Another of her mysteries, Miss Silver Deals with Death, is set in this same area, wherever it may be. And oddly enough, old Wentworth books may be found online on several Russian book sites. A taste for cozies in Russia? Another suspense winner from Wentworth! I'm glad this wasn't my first encounter with a mystery by Patricia Wentworth because I would have put it aside after slogging through the opening pages in which a large cast of characters was introduced in detail. A great read with lots of plot twists and delightful input from the insightful mind of "Miss Silver" as she solved the myster Another suspense winner from Wentworth!
A great read with lots of plot twists and delightful input from the insightful mind of "Miss Silver" as she solved the mystery. Took off a star only as a little warning about the opening--mystery writers today would open with a thrilling chapter from later in the story, and then flashback to tell us about the cast of characters before proceeding with the tale.
This reminded me a little too much of Jamaica Inn -- it wasn't terrible, but it didn't have enough of the cosy imagined England that I read Wentworth for. Dec 26, Laura marked it as to-read Shelves: Free download available at Faded Page. Aug 23, Amy rated it really liked it. Great British mystery a la Agatha Christie. Wentworth is an expert at atmosphere.
Quick read and enjoyable. Jan 22, Amanda rated it liked it Shelves: A nice little who-done-it, with a cast of hundreds. Okay, maybe only a cast of a dozen, but there were a lot of suspects!