Murder in the Maze by J. J. Connington

Murder in the Maze (Murder Room)

by J. J. Connington

'A really first-rate detective story' T. S. Eliot

When twin brothers Roger and Neville Shandon are murdered by poisoned darts in Whistlefield's famous hedge maze, Sir Clinton Driffield arrives to restore order. He finds two terrified witnesses - visitors to the estate - and clues aplenty in this brilliantly conceived and meticulously realized country-house mystery.

Reviewed by Aidan Brack (Mysteries Ahoy) on

3 of 5 stars

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Though the question of the killer’s identity never quite mystifies the way I think it is intended to, there is a lot to like here.

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  • Started reading
  • 20 February, 2018: Finished reading
  • 8 September, 2020: Reviewed