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During the early days of World War II, High Court judge Mr. Justice Barber travels the Southern England circuit, dismissing anonymous warnings as lunacy. But a second letter and a poisoned box of chocolates unsettle him, raising fears for his safety. Enter Francis Pettigrew, a barrister and amateur sleuth who once loved Barber’s wife and struggles in his legal career. Tasked with uncovering the threat, Pettigrew must navigate legal intrigue and personal history to protect the judge before it is too late.
First publish date: 1942
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Cyril Hare
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