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When Dr. Gideon Fell discovers a party fraught with tension in a stately English home, he must unravel a web of intrigue. The host, influential aristocrat Henry Maynard, keeps a silent veil over the strange events surrounding the estate. A daring theft of a scarecrow and a clever, cruel murder challenge Fell's detective craft, turning every guest into a potential suspect. In a suspenseful blend of mystery and classic detective work, Fell navigates the secrets of the elite to uncover the truth before the crime’s dark climax closes.
With sharp clues and a labyrinth of motives, this tale showcases Fell’s sharp intellect and the classic atmospheric setting of an English country house, making readers anticipate each revelation.
First publish date: 1967
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: John Dickson Carr
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