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When Arnold Vereker is found stabbed, Inspector Hannasyde thinks he has a straightforward case. The apparent indifference of the Vereker family turns into a comic spectacle as Kenneth, Antonia, Rudolph, and Violet playfully present themselves as suspects, weave false trails, and test the investigator’s patience. The mystery deepens as the four seem to enjoy complicating the investigation, challenging the inspector’s assumptions about their motives and cunning. As the plot unfolds, the solution emerges through unexpected channels, blending baffling crime, sustained suspense, and sharp humor in classic Heyer style.
First publish date: 1935
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Georgette Heyer
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