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Who killed Charmian Karslake, the celebrated American actress, on the night of the ball at Hepton Abbey? Who was the mysterious Peter Hailsham who vanished into thin air after the event? What ties did he have, if any, to the respectable County family of Penn‑Moreton, whose house served as the murder scene? Inspector Stoddart and his assistant Harbord tackle these questions, following clues that lead them through a web of intrigue. Their investigations reveal surprising discoveries, culminating in one of their most devilish mysteries.
The novel unfolds in the Golden Age mystery style, with intricate plotting and sharp dialogue. readers follow Stoddart and Harbord as they piece together the motives and alibis that surround the murder, ultimately confronting the secrets that lie beneath the glamorous facade of Hepton Abbey and the County family.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Annie Haynes
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