Murder Must Wait (1953)

by Arthur Upfield

Series: Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte mysteries (17)

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"In the little town of Mitford, New South Wales, four babies have mysteriously disappeared--all boys, all under three months old, and all apparently neglected by their mothers."

This is a change from the usual Inspector Bonaparte story, where he must track a missing person across the outback. Also, unlike other books, he has a partner of sorts in this one, Police Constable Alice McGorr. She's up to the job, though, and I liked seeing Bony as part of the team, rather than fighting the system as he so frequently does. Even the ending is great. Really worth reading.

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Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte mysteries (17)

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1953

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Napoleon 'Bony' Bonaparte (Detective Inspector)

Alice McGorr (Police Constable)

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Mitford, New South Wales, Australia

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In the little town of Mitford, New South Wales, five babies have been stolen. All were boys aged less than three months, and all had apparently been neglected by their mothers. The local investigation had given up, leaving only a cold trail for Inspector Bonaparte when he arrived to solve the mystery. In Mitford, murder is a serious business, but for once it had to take second place ...… (more)