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Miss Tither, the well‑known busybody of Hilary Magna, is shot dead, a tragedy that unsettles the parish and its Reverend Ethelred Claplady. Inspector Littlejohn, drawn from Scotland Yard, arrives in the village and, using his knowledge of rural life, works alongside local officers from the village inn to investigate the killing. As another death follows, the investigation deepens, exposing hidden grievances, religious fervor, and financial scams that threaten the tranquil community.
First publish date: 1943
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: George Bellairs
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