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In Philip MacDonald’s atmospheric mystery, Maxwell Brunton is found dead in his study, and the evidence points to a cold, deliberate murder. The house’s ten occupants each carry a plausible motive, creating an intricate web of suspicion.
Detective Anthony Gethryn receives only the notes from the coroner’s inquest. Within these limited clues, he must piece together motives, timelines, and opportunities to identify the culprit.
The novel invites the reader to partner with Gethryn, challenging them to use the same evidence and reach the same conclusion before the final breakthrough.
First publish date: 1932
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Philip MacDonald
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