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When two fishermen off the coast of Burry Port in south Wales haul a shipping crate onto shore, they uncover a decomposing body of a man brutally murdered with no identifying clues. The local police, unable to determine the victim’s identity or origin, contact Scotland Yard for assistance.
Inspector Joseph French is called in. Known for his refusal to accept insoluble cases, French approaches the mystery with his trademark thoroughness and ingenuity. He quickly spots subtle clues that guide his investigation, setting the stage for another compelling police procedural.
French’s methodical approach and sharp intellect make for a gripping detective story set in the coastal environs of England, featuring realistic police work and a tightly woven mystery.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Freeman Wills Crofts
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