Jack and Betty Haldean's weekend in the country is disrupted by
sudden, violent death in this intricately-plotted 1920s mystery.
"The surprising revelations just keep coming. This is a real treat
for those who enjoy Agatha Christie village murders" - Publishers
Weekly Starred Review "There's something in those woods that
shouldn't be there . . ." Enjoying a weekend in the country with
his cousin Isabelle, Jack Haldean is intrigued to learn that the
neighbouring estate of Birchen Bower has been bought by wealthy
Canadian businessman Tom Jago. Determined to restore the place to
its former glory, Jago has invited the local villagers to a fete to
celebrate the grand re-opening of the 17th century family chapel.
But the afternoon's entertainment is cut short by the discovery of
a body, mauled to death as if by a wild animal. Previously owned by
the eccentric Cayden family, Birchen Bower has a long and colourful
history, and is rumoured to be haunted. Is there any truth to the
ancient family legend of the Jaguar Princess . . . and could she
have claimed another victim? And what's happened to Jago's
employee, Derek Martin and his wife, who have disappeared without
trace . . . along with Mrs Jago's diamonds? Refusing to believe the
wild tales of man-eating beasts prowling the grounds, Jack sets out
to uncover the truth. But then a second badly-ravaged body is
discovered . . . Could the rumours be true after all?
General
| Imprint: |
Severn House Publishers
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
A Jack Haldean Murder Mystery |
| Release date: |
December 2021 |
| Authors: |
Dolores Gordon-Smith
|
| Dimensions: |
225 x 145 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
256 |
| Edition: |
Main |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-4483-0645-9 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Crime & mystery >
Historical mysteries
|
| LSN: |
1-4483-0645-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781448306459 |
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