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Dr Lancelot Priestley, a recurring figure in Cecil John Charles Street’s long-running mystery series, visits the long‑standing private residence at No. 13 Beaumaris Place after long silence. Once there, he discovers the former owner, Sir John Claverton, gravely ill and guarded by an uneasy physician. A second visit reveals Sir John’s sudden death the previous day. The physician’s unsettling observations and Priestley’s keen analysis suggest foul play—a poisoning. The case presents several perplexing clues, yet Priestley’s systematic reasoning leads to a satisfying resolution that earns the tale its enduring name, the Claverton Mystery. An early example of Street’s work, the book debuted in the 1933 Crime Club edition.
First publish date: 1933
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Cecil John Charles Street
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