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So while it is categorised as a mystery, it is a mystery without resolution. You are left with speculation about the murderer and their motives.
There are plenty of interesting characters in here. Arthur is an outsider, being from a working class background. As is his clerk. And his wife is unusual, being a school teacher with socialist leanings.
It's an enjoyable read but not one if you like your mysteries all neatly solved and tidied up at the end.
I'll read book 2 soon.