I read most of this on a long train journey, to which it was very well suited. The range of stories and their different settings kept my interest and I particularly enjoyed the glimpse into holiday customs and practices of the past. Each story became a virtual mini-break in itself, transporting me to a different time and place.
There was a good mix of well-known and more obscure authors, and I appreciated the amount of research which has evidently gone into compiling this collection. I particularly enjoyed the description of the prim and proper Englishwoman abroad in Helen Simpson's 'A Priori'.
I would definitely recommend this anthology, particularly for fans of the 'Golden Age' of detective writing who are keen to branch out a little. I look forward to further collections from the publisher, who are doing an excellent job at bringing lost or forgotten gems to light.

What an amazing collection of classic mysteries. Each different and entertaining in their own way. I even got to read a few that I'd never encountered before as well as learn of some mystery writers that I was unaware of. The perfect book for a short getaway, whether actually away from home, or merely escaping on the couch!