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During a public tour of a stately home, a mischievous boy lifts the visor of a suit of armor and discovers a corpse hidden beneath it. Inspector Sloan, aided by the accidental jokester Constable Crosby, must untangle a web of motives and secrets to uncover who hid the body and why.
The investigation reveals several suspects: a ne'er‑do‑well nephew, a plot of attempted blackmail, and the odd tea rituals shared by two eccentric great‑aunts. Each clue hints at larger motives and hidden relationships within the manor’s hierarchy.
Sloan’s methodical approach, coupled with Crosby’s unexpected wit, drives the narrative forward as they navigate the estate’s history, family secrets, and the anonymous evidence left on the grand estate grounds.
First publish date: 1970
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Catherine Aird
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