I've read most of the Hugh Corbett series of books but the last one was at least two years ago.
So, when I came across The Waxman Murders on display at my local library it was like seeing a photo of a dear friend one hasn't caught up with in ages; I just had to borrow it and get reacquainted - and I'm so glad I did.
There's always the fear (as there is with neglected friendships) that reacquainting yourself with a once-beloved character may prove a disappointment but, thankfully, that was not the case.
I used the word "meandering" in my opening sentence because that is exactly how I'm reading this book. Taking in every word, searching out the meaning of obscure words and terms (and, being a mediaeval mystery, there are a few of them), looking up places (like Buttery Cross) and generally thoroughly enjoying this outing with Sir Hugh and his sidekick, Ranulf, the green-eyed Ranga he rescued from prison (curiously enough, in the first book, Ranulf had blue eyes. I don't know why his eye colour has been changed but I notice weird things like that.)
I've also discovered that Mr. Doherty has added more books to the series since Mysterium (the last one I read) so I am very much looking forward to continuing the journey with Corbett.
