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Amateur detective Carolus Deene, noted for his idiosyncratic riddle-solving style, settles in the small Kent village of Clibburn. Already seen as an outsider, he is drawn into a deadly midnight shooting of a popular local figure. Before the case is resolved, Deene uncovers clues to two other deaths—one previously unimagined—and confronts the interplay of past events, blackmail, and local witchcraft lore. The investigation threatens Deene’s own safety.
The story blends detective intrigue with the atmospheric setting of rural England, exploring how history and rumor can shape secrets and danger.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Leo Bruce
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