The Man who Knew Too Much

"This was an unexpectedly hard read for several reasons. The book has not stood the test of time- it is rooted in post WW1 England and perhaps reflects the necessity of war time political considerations. The book contains 8 who-donnit puzzles. In most cases the unofficial detective, Horne Fisher uncovers the murderer but is unable to seek justice due to his political involvement or personal connections. He must preserve the peace and stability of the regime by not seeking justice. The language is a bit florid and the settings rather surreal. I am interested in the connection to the Hitchcock film although I understand the plot of the film is unrelated. On the other hand if this is a story of duplicity, the moral stakes used to justify dark actions, and the protection of the already privileged perhaps it again of our current age."