Helle and Death
Oskar Jensen
Helle and Death
Oskar Jensen
Hardback / bound
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English
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Description
A witty modern murder mystery, which reinvents the Golden Age country house whodunnit for the twenty-first century.
An ingenious plot, witty asides and lively characterisations... If Carlsberg did whodunnits they would probably be something like this
A witty repurposing of the Golden Age country house whodunnit for the modern age
Nicely done, with some entertaining asides about the nature of detective fiction: recommended reading for a long winter night
Combines classic country house murder mystery with an ensemble comedy caper in a glorious debut
An entertaining whodunnit in the classic Christie style
Jensen has taken themes from dozens of golden age novels and made something new - and funny - out of them... Self-conscious in the best way, with an array of literary references, this is an excellent cosy crime novel
A spine-chilling, Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit
A locked-room mystery that gleefully winks to its form... Full of sharp turns, the plot is equally engaging, reminiscent of the Knives Out films, and drawing from the many mysteries it name-checks. This craftily entertaining novel's surprising conclusion fits comfortably in that lineage
A heart-warming blend of a classic whodunnit with a modern spin
A glorious feat that intrigues, surprises and delights from page one. This gem is a solid gold revival of the golden age whodunnit, with a delicious Danish twist
A love letter to the classic Country House murder mystery... if Agatha Christie had written The Big Chill it would have been very much like this
A brilliant update on the traditional country house murder. Oskar Jensen has a wonderfully descriptive style, pin-point accurate and loaded with atmosphere. If this is the start of Scandi-Cosy, I'm all for it
Oskar Jensen is a sparkling new voice in crime fiction. Loved it
A wonderful mix of golden age tributes, scandi not-so-noir, puzzling mystery, and a study of the sort of friendships that linger across the years, often against the odds... A belter of a book, and I'm already anxiously awaiting the sequel
A glittering jewel in the crown of modern country house mysteries. We must have more of Torben Helle! Truly excellent
Oskar Jensen is an author and academic. He researches songs at Newcastle University, and has written scholarly tomes on Napoleon, ballad-singing, and most recently the London streets, with 2022's Vagabonds. He is a BBC New Generation Thinker, appearing frequently on Radios 3 and 4, as well as showing up in the New Statesman, on Who Do You Think You Are?, and as historical advisor for 2018's Vanity Fair and a forthcoming major motion picture. Helle & Death is his first novel for adults. Find him on Twitter @OskarCoxJensen.
An ingenious plot, witty asides and lively characterisations... If Carlsberg did whodunnits they would probably be something like this
A witty repurposing of the Golden Age country house whodunnit for the modern age
Nicely done, with some entertaining asides about the nature of detective fiction: recommended reading for a long winter night
Combines classic country house murder mystery with an ensemble comedy caper in a glorious debut
An entertaining whodunnit in the classic Christie style
Jensen has taken themes from dozens of golden age novels and made something new - and funny - out of them... Self-conscious in the best way, with an array of literary references, this is an excellent cosy crime novel
A spine-chilling, Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit
A locked-room mystery that gleefully winks to its form... Full of sharp turns, the plot is equally engaging, reminiscent of the Knives Out films, and drawing from the many mysteries it name-checks. This craftily entertaining novel's surprising conclusion fits comfortably in that lineage
A heart-warming blend of a classic whodunnit with a modern spin
A glorious feat that intrigues, surprises and delights from page one. This gem is a solid gold revival of the golden age whodunnit, with a delicious Danish twist
A love letter to the classic Country House murder mystery... if Agatha Christie had written The Big Chill it would have been very much like this
A brilliant update on the traditional country house murder. Oskar Jensen has a wonderfully descriptive style, pin-point accurate and loaded with atmosphere. If this is the start of Scandi-Cosy, I'm all for it
Oskar Jensen is a sparkling new voice in crime fiction. Loved it
A wonderful mix of golden age tributes, scandi not-so-noir, puzzling mystery, and a study of the sort of friendships that linger across the years, often against the odds... A belter of a book, and I'm already anxiously awaiting the sequel
A glittering jewel in the crown of modern country house mysteries. We must have more of Torben Helle! Truly excellent
Oskar Jensen is an author and academic. He researches songs at Newcastle University, and has written scholarly tomes on Napoleon, ballad-singing, and most recently the London streets, with 2022's Vagabonds. He is a BBC New Generation Thinker, appearing frequently on Radios 3 and 4, as well as showing up in the New Statesman, on Who Do You Think You Are?, and as historical advisor for 2018's Vanity Fair and a forthcoming major motion picture. Helle & Death is his first novel for adults. Find him on Twitter @OskarCoxJensen.