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When flight instructor George Furnace dies in a sudden crash of his plane over the English countryside, the tragedy appears to be an accident—aircraft in excellent condition, a seasoned pilot, and a verdict of misadventure.
Edwin Marriott, an Australian Bishop visiting the Baston Aero Club, suspects a more sinister story. Joined by Inspector Bray of Scotland Yard, Marriott investigates to discover whether Furnace’s fate was a planned suicide, a covered-up accident, or murder.
Together they follow a trail that uncovers a cunning criminal scheme beneath the surface of a picturesque aviation club, keeping readers guessing until the final revelation.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Christopher St. John Sprigg
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