Kriminalroman
In der Beresford Lodge findet während einer Weihnachtsfeier ein Mord statt, als Malcolm Warren am Morgen eine Leiche entdeckt. Der Verdacht fällt auf die Gäste und die Familie des Klienten. Als ein zweiter Mord geschieht, wird Warren zum unfreiwilligen Ermittler. Ein spannender Cosy Crime aus der „Golden Age“ Ära.
Francis Froxwell is fascinated by his grandfather's 'Book of Life', a ledger that details the immense wealth he and his relatives will inherit when the old man dies. While he dreams of riches and a possible baronetcy, however, his only friends draw him into a deadly chain of events.
An elderly bachelor's kindly intended interference in a young couple's relationship has unexpected consequences. He finds himself caught up in a complicated triangle involving blackmail, a mysterious death, and courtroom intrigue. Will Francis's well-meaning manipulations lead to a happy ending for his two young friends, or will his meddling end in tragedy and disaster?
When a body washes up on the shore of a peaceful seaside town, it's up to detective Malcolm Warren to solve the case. But as he digs deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the idyllic community he has grown to love. A gripping whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end.