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Sir John Appleby, the experienced police detective, is called to Scroop House after a tragic discovery: a former employee lies murdered in a canal lock. The investigation reveals not only a grim crime but also the manor’s immense hidden fortune, keeping Appleby on his toes as he navigates the tenants, secrets, and the whispers of London’s upper class.
As Appleby delves deeper, the layers of intrigue unfold, turning the investigation into a complex puzzle that tests his deductive skills and patience.
The story explores the clash between modern investigative techniques and the old ways of a stately household, as Appleby works to bring justice to the victim and order back to the unsettling mystery of Scroop House.
First publish date: 1962
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Police Procedural
Authors: Michael Innes
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