The Law and the Lady vs The Paradise Mystery: Which Should You Read?

Both live on shelves: England, Classic Literature, Mystery, Fiction

Cover of The Law and the Lady

The Law and the Lady Wilkie Collins · 1875 ★★★★☆ 3.8 392 pages · ≈ 7 h 16 m · Demanding Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Paradise Mystery

The Paradise Mystery Joseph Smith Fletcher · 1920 ★★★★☆ 3.7 210 pages · ≈ 3 h 53 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Ratings are close: 3.8 vs 3.7 — either is a safe pick by score.
The Paradise Mystery is the quicker read — about 3 hours vs 7 for The Law and the Lady.
The Paradise Mystery is the easier read (Challenging), The Law and the Lady more demanding (Demanding).

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