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The Heiress: The deliciously dark and gripping new thriller from the New York Times bestseller
by Rachel HawkinsTHERE'S NOTHING AS GOOD AS THE RICH GONE BAD 'One of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page' Riley SagerWith the death of his adopted mother, Camden McTavish hopes that he can finally be free of his scandalous family. Ruby McTavish was North Carolina's richest woman, and its most notorious: the victim of a famous childhood kidnapping and a widow four times over.Camden settles into a normal life and marries Jules, a woman eager to escape her own messy past. It seems like history might just stay buried...But ten years later, his uncle's death pulls Cam and Jules back into the family fold as sinister questions about the infamous heiress begin to come to light. What truth lies behind Ruby's disappearance as a child? What really happened to those four husbands, all dead in mysterious circumstances? Why did Ruby adopt Cam in the first place?Soon, Jules and Cam will realise that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave...
Heir to Secret Memories
by Mallory KaneA MAN ON A MISSIONAfter he was brutally attacked and left for dead, Jay Wellcome had lost all of his memories. But even his amnesia couldn't erase the haunting image of a nameless beauty.... Though Jay never anticipated they'd ever come face-to-face, Paige Reynolds appeared before him like a beautiful apparition. Except he didn't-couldn't-remember her, his fingers burned with the knowledge of the curves of her body.Paige tearfully claimed that her young daughter had been kidnapped. She needed him, and her vulnerability guaranteed his protection. And now nothing would stop him from tracking a killer-especially when he learned that her child was also his....
Heir to Murder
by Miles BurtonHeir to Murder, first published in 1953, is book no. 46 in the series of British mysteries featuring amateur sleuth Desmond Merrion and his friend Inspector Henry Arnold by Miles Burton (a pen-name for prolific author Cecil Street [1884-1964]). The story centers on the seaside resort town of Carmouth, where Desmond Merrion is on holiday with his ailing wife. Merrion soon finds himself investigating several suspicious accidents that befall the heirs of the wealthy Lady Violet Ventham, beginning with the death of a local doctor who drives his car into the harbor and is drowned. Following the second death - a nurse falling from a clifftop path - Merrion is joined by Inspector Arnold of Scotland Yard.
Heir to Murder (The\adair Affairs Ser. #4)
by Elle JamesIn this thrilling conclusion to The Adair Affairs by New York Times bestselling author Elle James, the long-lost Adair heir is finally revealed!Thanks to a DNA test, ranch hand Noah Scott discovers he’s heir to a billion-dollar fortune. Now an Adair, Noah must come to grips with his true identity and the shocking murder of his real father. Then he discovers that the one woman he thought he could trust was spying on him for his siblings, and he cuts Rachel Blackstone out of his life.But his father’s killer has never been caught… With all those close to Noah targets—including Rachel—Noah needs to set a dangerous trap…using himself as ultimate bait.
Heir to Lucifer
by Miles BurtonHeir to Lucifer, first published in 1947, is book no. 35 in the series of British mysteries featuring amateur sleuth Desmond Merrion and his friend Inspector Henry Arnold by Miles Burton (a pen-name for prolific author Cecil Street [1884-1964]). Merrion and his under-the weather wife Mavis are on holiday in the quaint English seaside town of Croylehaven. The town is dominated by the wealthy Croyle family, who live in the large, grotesque Castle Croyle. The head of the family, Lord Croyle, is generally known as Lucifer, and is surrounded by a large number of heirs awaiting his demise. Murder ensues and Merrion finds himself called upon to solve the mystery.
The Heir to Evercrest Hall
by Andrea M. TheobaldThe last time Maria Smithers saw her childhood friend was when he passed through the stone wall of his family’s property. Maria vows to hate him forever for abandoning her, but an accident reunites them years later. Since he doesn’t recognize her, she gives him a false name and says she is holidaying. Albert Davenport is a handsome, well-educated man and an heir to a vast property. Those credentials ought to make him the gem of every woman’s eye. However, his rumored mental setbacks—supposedly due to witnessing his parents’ murders—are the talk of the countryside, casting a blemish on his character. A situation of cattle theft has Maria defending herself when the heir to Evercrest Hall catches her on his land. She proves to him that she is not one of the rustlers and thinks this will put an end to their acquaintance. But against her wishes, Albert hires her to work in his household, giving her no alternative but to accept. Strong feelings constantly overwhelm Maria. She cannot endure the pain of having her heart broken again, and by the same person. The realism that men of Albert’s social class rarely marry women like her should be a strong enough deterrent to keep any self-respecting female from fanciful beliefs; unfortunately, this only makes her longing for the man much more profound, until she hears of his engagement to a rich neighbor’s daughter, which is just another loveless marriage of convenience. Matters come to Maria’s attention regarding Albert’s history—he is not as blemish-free as she had thought. When she investigates the events surrounding Evercrest Hall, she discovers the murders of her mother and Albert’s parents are closely intertwined, leading her to find out the shocking truth of who her father really is.
Heir Presumptive (Inspector Poole Series)
by Henry WadeEustace Hendel, head of the younger branch of a rich and titled family, suddenly realises that, as the result of a holiday accident, the question of the succession to the entailed estates holds more than just academic interest for him.Eustace is in financial difficulties, and in love; all his problems would be solved were he himself heir presumptive to old Lord Barradys. Other members of the elder branch are still living - but accidents do happen.Yet Eustace is not the only family member with an interest in the inheritance . . .
Heir Presumptive
by Henry WadeEustace Hendel, head of the younger branch of a rich and titled family, suddenly realises that, as the result of a holiday accident, the question of the succession to the entailed estates holds more than just academic interest for him.Eustace is in financial difficulties, and in love; all his problems would be solved were he himself heir presumptive to old Lord Barradys. Other members of the elder branch are still living - but accidents do happen.Yet Eustace is not the only family member with an interest in the inheritance . . .
The Heir Of Woodmyst
by Robert E KreigA small village is raided. The wives and daughters are taken. The husbands aFriends are lost and mourned as the white witch flees for her life. Her energy has been depleted and she no longer has the strength to fight back. Running to the north, she attempts to seek shelter and safety under the protection of The Sovereign. But why is she so weak? The black ship has docked and the captives unloaded. A group of seven girls are taken by a mysterious woman in green to a lavish castle. Others are kept in deplorable conditions, locked away in accordance to the will of a dark overlord. Tomas Warde, and the brave company of people who follow him, continue on their mission.They must free the captives and put an end to the evil plans of The Sovereign once and for all. With the elements of the world against them, and enemies on all sides, they press onwards confronting strange beasts, malevolent men and dark sorcery. The odds are against them. The enemy is powerful and number many. How can Tomas and his company of warriors endure? nd sons are murdered. A lone survivor reaches out to Woodmyst for help. Tomas Warde leads a small band of men. Their mission is to rescue the captured women and children. But have they taken on more than they bargained for? A dark power rises. Fear grips the coastal regions as an evil overlord, THE SOVEREIGN, establishes authority over the land. Battling the elements of the coldest season and creatures that simply cannot be, Tomas Warde and The Sons Of Woodmyst press onward, determined to see their quest through to the end. No matter what.
Heir of the Mist
by Ana Kécia Raquel PagnoInácio Vaz could hardly believe in his dream coming true. He had just arrived in Paris, with some coins in his pocket and a strong wish to be a lawyer. He had rented a small room in a cheap inn, and had gotten a miserable job that would provide him a roof and a maintenance for years ahead. While he was waiting for the interview that guaranteed him a scholarship at the Sorbonne, he was amazed by the beauty of Chloé Champoudry. The fire-haired girl had charmed him so much that when he was called to chose his course, he had mistakenly chosen Artsi nstead of Laws just to be in her company. Desperate about abdicating his dream, Inácio discovers that his name is not on any lists of the university. In order to solve the misunderstanding, Inácio does not realize that his documents have been changed. The face in the photo is yours, but the name, on it is other. Stephen, his roommate, tries to convince him to take on the new identity. The documents belong to the heir of the Roux dynasty, a disappeared millionaire with no trace. Tangled in a range of lies and suspense, Inácio fights against his own conscience, while in love, searches for the girl who had stolen his heart.
Heir of the Dog
by Judi MccoyProfessional dog walker Ellie Engleman is more than just a pal to her pooches - she can also read their minds. When Ellie and her terrier mix Rudy find the corpse of a troubled-but-harmless park-dweller in Central Park, the dog walker becomes a prime suspect for murder. And when it turns out Rudy is the sole beneficiary of the victim's inheritance, Ellie, Rudy, and Detective Sam Ryder follow the trail of clues to a key to a safety deposit box that just might point to the motive and help them sniff out the real killer - or they won't stand a dog's chance of surviving!
Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3)
by Sarah J. MaasCelaena has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak; but at an unspeakable cost. Now, she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth . . . a truth about her heritage that could change her life; and her future; forever. Meanwhile, brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. Will Celaena find the strength to not only fight her inner demons, but to take on the evil that is about to be unleashed? The bestselling series that has captured readers all over the world reaches new heights in this sequel to the New York Times best-selling Crown of Midnight. Packed with heart-pounding action, fierce new characters, and swoon-worthy romance, this third book will enthrall readers from start to finish.
The Heir Hunter
by Chris LarsgaardHe's young. He's ambitious. He's got less than a week to find the heirs to a $22 million estate.Now everyone he sees is trying to kill him.Welcome to the world of Nick Merchant, heir hunter.Nick Merchant is in the business of finding heirs. As payment, the San Francisco-based private investigator gets a percentage of the estate. So when Gerald Jacobs is found dead in a creaky old house in upstate New York, Nick thinks he's about to score the payday of a lifetime. Unfortunately, he's got some pretty stiff competition. Working with his partner -- and former girlfriend -- Alex Moreno, Nick races against the clock, narrowly eluding his rivals, dodging bullets, and unearthing a history a lot of people would rather keep buried.Moving from San Francisco to New York, from Switzerland to Washington, D.C. -- and dozens of points in between -- they struggle to uncover the guilty secret behind a rich man's fortune. But as Nick and Alex close in on the truth, they are about to find out just how deadly this game can get....From the Paperback edition.
The Heir Hunter
by Chris LarsgaardHe's young. He's ambitious. He's got less than a week to find the heirs to a $22 million estate. Now everyone he sees is trying to kill him. Welcome to the world of Nick Merchant, heir hunter. Nick Merchant is in the business of finding heirs. As payment, the San Francisco-based private investigator gets a percentage of the estate. So when Gerald Jacobs is found dead in a creaky old house in upstate New York, Nick thinks he's about to score the payday of a lifetime. Unfortunately, he's got some pretty stiff competition. Working with his partner -- and former girlfriend -- Alex Moreno, Nick races against the clock, narrowly eluding his rivals, dodging bullets, and unearthing a history a lot of people would rather keep buried. Moving from San Francisco to New York, from Switzerland to Washington, D. C. -- and dozens of points in between -- they struggle to uncover the guilty secret behind a rich man's fortune. But as Nick and Alex close in on the truth, they are about to find out just how deadly this game can get. . . .
Heir Apparent
by Twist PhelanMeet "winningly brassy" (Publishers Weekly) and "brainy" (Booklist) attorney Hannah Dain, who the Chicago Tribune says "could probably whip any wimpy lawyer hero created by the likes of John Grisham or Lisa Scottoline with one arm tied behind her back." Hannah is settling back into her law practice at the family firm, trying not to think too much about Cooper Smith, the boyfriend she's dumped--for the second time. Hard to do when half-sister Shelby, fresh from rehab, is deeply in love, or at least lust, with a local firefighter. A trip to an abandoned uranium mine turns into the daring lake rescue of a mysterious woman. Then the sisters' already-rocky relationship becomes bumpier. Hannah is appointed lead counsel in Shelby's toxic tort case on behalf of the local Indian tribe--a case, Hannah learns, that some people will do anything to keep out of the courtroom. The arrival of a recently-discovered family member on Hannah's doorstep further jeopardizes her relationship with Shelby. Hannah's new friend, Jerry Dan Kovacs, only makes things more complicated. From the moment he jumps into the lake with Hannah to prevent a drowning to his discovery of a hidden map to his bungled attempt at corporate espionage, Jerry Dan entangles Hannah in a whirlwind of events, eventually pulling her into a treasure hunt that may be tied to a complex fraud. Assault and murder ratchet up the ante, and soon Hannah is in such deep water, not even her trusty kayak can keep her afloat. With careers and lives on the line, Hannah must unravel the schemes before it is too late.
Heir Apparent: A Novel
by James TerryA compelling and compulsively readable riff on the classic noir detective novel that follows a hard-drinking PI accused of a murder he didn’t commit--or did he?Eddie King wakes up one morning with a splitting headache to find two cops in his room, who begin questioning him about the murder of a man named Walter Morris, a writer of pulp detective novels. Thus begins this novel about a Chandleresque detective accused of a murder he didn’t commit. In the process of seeking answers, he is shocked to discover that all of the deceased writer’s novels are based on his own cases. Further investigation leads him to the writer’s widow, a sensual older woman with whom he begins an impassioned affair. Smartly disguised as a textured and playful homage to the hardboiled American noir, Heir Apparent is also a sophisticated literary game with roots in Greek mythology. Its numerous levels and surprising twists will keep the reader guessing until the very end.Heir Apparent takes the reader on a strange journey through cavernous libraries, sleazy hotels, and soulless suburbia with a detective who in the end may be nothing more than a figment of the dead writer’s imagination. For fans of Jonathan Lethem’s Motherless Brooklyn, Heir Apparent is a brilliantly original detective novel from a smart, talented voice.
The Heights
by Louise Candlish&“Impossible to resist, impossible to predict, impossible to put down…this is an author at the top of her game.&” —Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her Fall The author of the &“masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner&” (The Guardian) Our House takes you on a haunting and nail-biting journey of tragedy and revenge.The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among warehouses in London. Its roof terrace is so discreet, you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren&’t standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there—a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He may be older now, but it&’s definitely him. But that can&’t be because he&’s been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. With Louise Candlish&’s signature dark and twisty prose, The Heights shows &“the ferocity of maternal love&” (Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell You). &“This cleverly constructed novel will keep readers enthralled until the last page&” (Publishers Weekly, starred).
The Heights: The new edge-of-your-seat thriller from the #1 bestselling author of The Other Passenger
by Louise CandlishFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, COMES A NAIL-BITING STORY OF REVENGE, OBSESSION AND VERTIGO. &‘Impossible to resist, impossible to predict, impossible to put down… this is an author at the top of her game&’ Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her FallHe thinks he&’s safe up there. But he&’ll never be safe from you. The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren't standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there – a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He&’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it&’s definitely him. Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. It&’s time to confess what we did up there. &‘Kieran Watts has been dead for over two years when I see him standing on the roof of a building in Shad Thames…&’#CloseToTheEdge 'The Heights has everything you could possibly wish for - tragedy, obsession, revenge and, yes, love. Another finely-crafted masterpiece from Louise Candlish' BA Paris, author of The Therapist 'There&’s nothing quite so chilling as the roar of mother tiger love. Louise Candlish had my heart in my throat. Dizzily dark. Dangerous. Deadly' Jane Corry, author of The Lies We Tell 'No one creates middle-class characters we love to hate quite like Louise Candlish. I&’d expected her to do this, and to provide a great sense of place, and twists that would have been rifling through the book to see how they&’d been done. What I wasn&’t expecting was that this thriller of obsessive revenge and intense parental grief would tug at my heartstrings. Smart, addictive, twisting, surprising. Highly recommended' Sarah Vaughan, author of Little Disasters 'It twists and it turns and it twists again. The Heights by Louise Candlish is the very definition of a &“just one more chapter&” novel. I devoured it. And it&’s full of such great writing about the ferocity of maternal love' Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell YouPraise for Louise Candlish: 'Louise Candlish is the queen of the sucker-punch twist' Ruth Ware 'No one creates middle-class characters we love to hate quite like Louise Candlish' Sarah Vaughan 'Louise is the mistress of the "Oh my God, this could be me" nightmare' Fiona Barton &‘The queen of the urban thriller returns&’ Red &‘Louise Candlish just gets better and better&’ Lisa Jewell &‘Stylish, suspenseful and absorbing&’ Best 'Psychological suspense at its most elegant and sinister' AJ Finn &‘You won&’t want to put down this roller coaster read!&’ Closer &‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters&’ Guardian &‘A must read!&’ Lucy Foley ?&‘Gripping from start to finish&’ Bella 'I couldn&’t put it down!' Shari Lapena &‘The layers of plot astound&’ Sunday Times Crime Club 'An instant class
The Heights: The unputdownable thriller about a mother's revenge from the author of OUR HOUSE
by Louise CandlishFROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE, WINNER OF THE CRIME & THRILLER BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, COMES A NAIL-BITING STORY OF TRAGEDY AND REVENGE &‘Impossible to resist, impossible to predict, impossible to put down… this is an author at the top of her game&’ Erin Kelly, author of Watch Her FallHe thinks he&’s safe up there. But he&’ll never be safe from you. The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren't standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there – a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He&’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it&’s definitely him. Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. 'It twists and it turns and it twists again. The Heights by Louise Candlish is the very definition of a &“just one more chapter&” novel. I devoured it. And it&’s full of such great writing about the ferocity of maternal love' Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell You Praise for Louise Candlish: 'Louise Candlish is the queen of the sucker-punch twist' Ruth Ware 'Louise is the mistress of the "Oh my God, this could be me" nightmare' Fiona Barton &‘The queen of the urban thriller returns&’ Red &‘Louise Candlish just gets better and better&’ Lisa Jewell &‘Stylish, suspenseful and absorbing&’ Best 'Psychological suspense at its most elegant and sinister' AJ Finn &‘You won&’t want to put down this roller coaster read!&’ Closer &‘A gripping read with a brilliant first-person narrative. I couldn&’t turn the pages fast enough. It&’s so good!&’ BA Paris &‘Not only is Candlish a terrific storyteller, she has the gift of making you care about unlikable characters&’ Guardian &‘A must read!&’ Lucy Foley ?&‘Gripping from start to finish&’ Bella 'I couldn&’t put it down!' Shari Lapena &‘The layers of plot astound&’ Sunday Times Crime Club 'An instant classic' Mark Edwards &‘A chillingly addictive and glamorous thriller' Sunday Post
The Heights
by Louise CandlishThe author of the &“masterfully plotted, compulsive page-turner&” (The Guardian) Our House takes you on a haunting and nail-biting journey of tragedy and revenge.The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among warehouses in London. Its roof terrace is so discreet, you wouldn&’t know it existed if you weren&’t standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that&’s when you see a man up there—a man you&’d recognize anywhere. He may be older now, but it&’s definitely him. But that can&’t be because he&’s been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you&’re the one who killed him. With Louise Candlish&’s signature dark and twisty prose, The Heights shows &“the ferocity of maternal love&” (Hannah Beckerman, author of If Only I Could Tell You). It is an unputdownable thriller that will keep you guessing until the final page.
Height of Danger (Hardy Boys Casefiles #56)
by Franklin W. DixonFrom the back of the book: Alpine ambush! Frank and Joe are working security at the World Snowboarding Championships in Austria, and they're learning fast that the Alps can be as dangerous as they are beautiful-the perfect setting for sabotage. Ken Gibson is the number-one competitor and the number-one target. Reason: He's been leading a secret life! The race is on, and the stakes are as steep as they get. Frank and Joe discover that both the Network and an underworld gang have gotten into the game. The Hardys are standing on top of a mountain of trouble- and it's about to explode under their feet! ================ From inside the book: SNOW JOB Joe looked beyond the helicopter pilot at the snow blowing off the peak. "Fly into that plume of snow and go down low," he ordered the pilot. "We're going to jump out." "Are you nuts?" Frank yelled. Just then the man in the other copter brought his Uzi up and snapped off a couple of shots into the air. "If we jump out with our snowboards on," Joe said, "we can be moving as soon as we hit the ground." "That just might work!" Frank exclaimed. "And if we hug the tree line on our way down the mountain, he won't have a clear shot at us." As the helicopter took a steep dive, Joe put his boots into his snowboard bindings, then opened the copter door. He felt a blast of icy wind tearing at him as he hung his legs out. He paused only long enough to fit his goggles over his eyes. "Geronimo!" Joe shouted. Then he leaped into the whiteness.
Heidelberg Requiem: A gritty crime thriller for fans of Donna Leon and Ian Rankin (Alexander Gerlach #1)
by Wolfgang BurgerA gritty crime thriller from one of Europe's bestselling authors. Perfect for fans of Donna Leon, Andrea Camilleri and Ian Rankin.FOR FANS OF DONNA LEON AND IAN RANKIN: A GRITTY, PAGE-TURNING CRIME THRILLER FROM BESTSELLING AUTHOR WOLFGANG BURGER. Most first days in a new job go well - some don't . . . Alexander Gerlach assumes that his promotion to Police Chief of Heidelberg will bring with it a quieter life. A widower and a single parent raising twin teenage daughters, Gerlach is slowly beginning to rediscover not only himself, but also the dating scene again. On his first day in his new job, however, the body of a chemistry student is discovered, and what at first seems to be an open-and-shut case with a clear culprit quickly changes into something more complex. When another murder casts doubt on all previous assumptions, Gerlach must unravel the conspiracy, before it's too late . . . If you loved Commissario Brunetti, you'll love this first book in the highly-praised Alexander Gerlach series.
Heera Pheri: हीरा फेरी
by Surender Mohan PathakTaxi driver Jeet Singh is cruising for fare when a man being tailed by a bunch of goons blocks his way. Entrusting him with a briefcase full of secret, classified government documents to be delivered in lieu of a huge sum to a girl in Jogeshwari, he jumps off the moving taxi. His dead body is found by the railway track in a Mumbai suburb the next morning, whileJeet Singh finds he has nobody to give the briefcase to; the girl died mysteriously the previous night. He opens the briefcase, and a free-for-all for diamonds worth millions is set into motion. From the badshah of crime writing comes another blockbuster of a novel, Heera Pheri.
Heed the Thunder (Mulholland Classic)
by Jim ThompsonIn the rural town of Verdon, Nebraska, in the early days of the 20th century, you can't go ten feet without running into one of the Fargos. So, Grant Fargo argues to his grandfather Lincoln, it's perfectly all right that he's desperately in love with his first cousin, Bella-she's the only source of intelligent conversation for miles, and in a town like Verdon, it would be hard not to end up with a relative of one kind or another.Before it all plays out, men will be murdered, jailed, tarred and feathered or worse, and while everyone in the Fargo clan would kill for the family deeds, God might just end up with them instead. In HEED THE THUNDER, one of Thompson's earlier works, Thompson's signature style collides with a sweeping picaresque of the American prairie, in a multigenerational saga that's one part Steinbeck, two parts Dostoyevsky, and all Jim Thompson.
He'd Rather Be Dead (The Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries)
by George BellairsThe mayor of a seaside town is murdered, and a London police detective must sort through motives both political and personal . . . Thanks to its mayor, Sir Gideon Ware, the quiet harbor town of Westcombe has turned into a crowded and rather garish seaside destination where visitors can come to escape the stress of wartime. When Ware collapses at a lavish luncheon, felled by strychnine, Inspector Littlejohn must travel from London to solve the seemingly inexplicable murder. Ware was surrounded by local bigwigs at his table—but that&’s just the beginning of the suspect list, as Littlejohn untangles the rivalries, resentments, and corrupt dealings that permeate this picturesque but troubled community . . . Praise for the Inspector Littlejohn mysteries &“Assured prose, well-drawn characters, and the atmosphere of 1940s wartime England . . . well worth the reader&’s time.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Everything is quite comparable in tone to a really good Simenon.&” —The New York Times &“Dryly ceremonious wit [that] shines from the very first page.&” —Kirkus Reviews