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The novel begins with Edward Powell living in the Welsh town of Llwll with his aunt, Mildred. The couple believes that Llwll is an idyllic place to live, but Edward, who has always hated the countryside, thinks the company is worse. In the countryside, Edward meets a young woman named Llewelyn. Llewelyn, who is interested in the same kind of country life as Edward, agrees to marry him. However, the plan does not go as planned, and the couple decides to murder their aunt. Edward is a man who values his aunt very much, and the novel follows the murder investigation.
First publish date: 1934
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Richard Hull
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