She does get a bit ofĬharacterization as she is continuing to deal with the aftermath of the mystery As in the first two books, I didn’t really enjoy DaisyĪs a character-she’s far too blunt and rash. Suspects with plenty of motive, plus we get the added tension of Hazel andĭaisy having to work around Hazel’s father’s strict ideas of what they shouldīe doing. The ruby necklace around her neck has gone missing…as usual, there’s lots of A woman is murdered in her compartment and The way Stevens paid homage to Christie’s novel in subtle ways, yet crafted a Rating: 4/5 FirstĬlass Murder is a subtle tribute to Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. It is the sequel to Poison is Not Polite. The Wells and Wong mysteries are quickly gaining quite a following and for good reason.First Class Murder, by Robin Stevens, was published in 2017 by Simon & Schuster. With a deft touch Stevens highlights Hazel’s Singapore background, she gently nudging her readers’ focus towards the ignorance of some characters who make misguided judgements based on Hazel’s appearance. Robin Stevens characters are brilliantly rendered.ĭaisy and Hazel, the 2 constants in this series, are emerging and developing as fabulous characters the reader can relate to. As the characters rush back to their compartments they make a grim discovery, a missing necklace and a terrible murder.ĭaisy pulls Hazel straight on to the case, whilst trying their very best to duck under the radar of Mr Wong, they frantically pull together clues and evidence as there set on a determined path to discover the culprit. Whilst the Orient Express is chugging its way through Europe, dinner is interrupted by an ear piercing scream. The dining and sleeping carriages are all set out very clearly, meticulously labelled with the position of each and every character, this can only mean one thing … this isn’t going to the be the quite holiday Hazel and her dad had hoped for. First Class Murder opens with a fabulous map of the train thanks to Nina Tara. I adore novels that begin with a map … what a treat. To be honest Hazel is quite relieved, Daisy … not so.

The determined duo are being whisked off on the holiday of a life time through Europe, on none other than the extremely grand Orient Express thanks to Hazel’s dad.

Daisy and Hazel are back! Robin Stevens’ latest instalment of theWells & Wong mystery series – First Class Murder.

First Class Murder by Robin Stevens