This is number eight, I believe, in the Rowland Sinclair mystery series. I have been really enjoying all of them and look forward to the next one as soon as I have finished reading one.
Rowland and his friends, Clyde and Milton have gown on me. I pine right along with Rowland as he pursues his love interest, Edna. I love all their misadventures. I also love Rowland's brother and his family of young nephews. Oh to live in the wealthy class of Australian's society and attend all the fancy events they participate in. To paint like Rowly and sculpt like Edna. To eat the meals prepared by the housekeeper and cook, Mary Brown. This is the life! This time Rowland is going to drive his German Mercedes in a charity race. The car has been a problem for many books, because it is a German car. His older brother, Aubrey was killed int he first world war and German products are not popular. His yellow car stands out and someone has their sights set on him. Milton is also being targeted for a murder he did not commit and there are many red herrings unfolding to keep you in suspense through the whole book.
Not only are you enjoying a fun, fascinating mystery, you are learning Australian history leading up to World War 11. You are learning about life in Australia and how they were looking at Hitler and Nazi, Germany from that side of the world.
It is a matter of life and death and you are routing for these lovable characters all the way through.
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