Let X Be The Murderer

One early November morning, Detective-Sergeant Bert Martin of Lulverton police station in Downshire takes an alarming telephone call from a seemingly unhinged Sir Victor Warringham, claiming that a ghost has attempted to strangle him during the night. Such is Sir Victor's standing in the community, Inspector Charlton and Martin follow up this extraordinary report immediately by visiting Elmsdale, his country estate. Their early investigations are thwarted by various members of the household, who are none too keen to help the police for reasons that soon become apparent. However, while investigating this spectral occurrence, something altogether worse takes place First published in 1947, this is a classic novel of detection from a master of the genre. AUTHOR: Clifford Witting is now very collectible and is seen as one of the leading detective storywriters of the pre-war and immediate post war period. Most of his books were set in "Downshire" featuring Inspector Harry Charlton assisted by Peter Bradfield.

Ideal for readers interested in crime & mystery.