The s-l-o-w pacing of The Black Swan Mystery was common when it was written especially because it was serialized first. The detective and his assistant don’t even appear until the halfway point of the book. But the tempo and all the hard-to-remember character & location names made this book a difficult read for this American reader. As a golden age mystery fan, I wanted to like it but somehow didn’t. The conclusion was particularly disappointing. It is recommended only for diehard classic mystery fans. 3 stars.
Thanks to NetGalley and Pushkin Vertigo for providing me with an advanced review copy.