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When Mr. William Blow dies, his relatives are already tangled in concealed secrets and financial questions. Shortly thereafter, Penelope Blow is found dead after falling from the bedroom window, raising doubts about the cause of her death. Facing pressure from Scotland Yard to confirm the fall was accidental, Inspector Littlejohn is brought in to investigate. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of malice and danger hidden within the Blow family. Littlejohn must sift through the layers of secrecy and uncertainty to find the truth before another tragedy occurs.
First publish date: 1951
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: George Bellairs
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