Books like The Death of Mr. Lomas by Francis Vivian
Mr. Lomas is discovered dead in the river, his body marked by a malicious poisoning. Inspector Gordon Knollis quickly recognizes the crime scene as a deliberate murder rather than an accidental death. Employing meticulous forensic reasoning and keen observation, he traces the evidence to uncover the perpetrator’s identity. The narrative follows Knollis as he dissects the crime, revealing the murderer’s cunning plan and guiding it toward justice in a classic English detective story.
First publish date: 1941
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Francis Vivian
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