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Henry Bohun, a freshly minted solicitor, has just joined Horniman, Birley and Craine to work on insurance matters, not criminal cases. His routine shifts are upended when a partner opens a deed box containing a trust, and instead of legal documents he discovers the lifeless body of the trustee, Marcus Smallbone. The discovery forces Henry into an unexpected investigation, forcing him to navigate the world of law, murder, and the intricate relationships that bind the small‑scale society of London’s legal profession. The novel blends the everyday routine of legal practice with the suspense of a traditional detective story, highlighting the understated yet sharp nature of law, insurance, and mystery within an urban England setting.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Michael Francis Gilbert
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