I really enjoyed this. It had a band of suspects whose wealth and status was based on a history that defies honor. They set themselves up with a false superiority. They believed they were the chosen ones. I also enjoyed the setting, a posh school where centuries of rich people have gone. They use the expression, "Wasn't up to it," to mean that if one doesn't do virtually anything for the school, they can be denied favor. David, a young man and son of the most influential force in the school (an actor who is the spit and image of Prince Charles) is murdered during a traditional race. Barnaby and Troy must root through a web of self-importance to get at the truth. There is a society called the Pudding Club which is supposedly the Creme de la Creme of the college. They are a ruthless group, seeing themselves above the societal laws they supposedly hold up: honor, patriotism, strength. There are some great peripheral characters, including Mr. Carew, a confirmed conspiracy theorist, who isn't as nutty as he would seem.
Review of Murder on St. Malley's Day
