By Georgette Heyer
Who could kill definitely the right gentleman?
When Ernest Fletcher is located bludgeoned to demise in his examine, everyone seems to be stunned and mystified: Ernest used to be good cherished and revered, so who may have a purpose for killing him?
Superintendent Hannasyde, with consummate ability, uncovers one soiled little mystery after one other, and with them, a number of individuals who all have purposes for in need of Fletcher useless. Then, a moment homicide is dedicated, giving a gruesome twist to a truly strange case, and Hannasyde realizes he is up opposed to a killer on a mission...
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Yours lovingly, Angela,’ read out the Sergeant. ‘Angela…’ He scratched his chin meditatively. ‘Got something at the back of my mind. ’ Hannasyde studied the photograph for a moment. ‘It does look a little familiar,’ he admitted. ‘Some actress, I daresay. ’ Hemingway held the photograph at arm’s length. ‘No, I’m pretty sure I don’t connect her with the stage. ’ ‘I do not wish to look upon the face of a lewd woman,’ Glass said harshly. ’ demanded the Sergeant. ’ 50 Y A Blunt Instrument ‘Well, then, stop panning them.
Well, yes,’ she admitted. ‘Only any time will do. ’ ‘I’m quite at your disposal, Miss Fletcher. Won’t you sit down? ’ ‘You have such a kind face,’ Miss Fletcher told him. ‘Quite unlike what one expected. I feel I can talk to you. Are you sure you won’t have something? ’ ‘No, really, thank you. ’ ‘I’m afraid you’ll say I’m wasting your time. So silly of me not to have asked dear Mr Lawrence while he was here! 51 Y georgette heyer We have known him for so many years that I always say he is more like a friend than a solicitor, though of course there is no reason why he shouldn’t be both, as indeed I hope he feels he is.