The Blood Card av Elly Griffiths

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<p><b>On the eve of the Queen''s coronation, DI Stephens and Max Mephisto uncover an anarchist plot and a ticking bomb at the same time as solving the murder of a man close to them - from the author of the bestselling Dr Ruth Galloway mysteries.</b><br><br><b>''Mixes cosiness and sharpness in a way that recalls the best of Agatha Christie'' <i>Sunday Express</i> (on <i>Smoke and Mirrors</i>)</b><br><br>Elizabeth II''s coronation is looming, but the murder of their wartime commander, Colonel Cartwright, spoils the happy mood for DI Edgar Stephens and magician Max Mephisto. A playbill featuring another deceased comrade is found in Colonel Cartwright''s possession, and a playing card, the ace of hearts: the blood card. The wartime connection and the suggestion of magic are for Stephens and Mephisto to be summoned to the case.<br><br>Edgar''s ongoing investigation into the death of Brighton fortune-teller Madame Zabini is put on hold. Max is busy rehearsing for a spectacular Coronation Day