A very English murder. A tragedy under the law.
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The novel that formed the basis of the legendary film of the same name, beloved by many generations of Russian viewers.
In the family castle of Lord Warbeck, relatives and friends gather for Christmas. Suddenly Robert Warbeck, the only son and heir of the old lord, dies right during dinner. What is it - murder or an accident? There is nowhere to wait for help in the investigation - the mansion is cut off from the world by snowfall, the telephone line is disconnected. Will the guests be able to identify the killer lurking in the house or will someone else become his next victim? High Court member Justice Barber presides over some of Southern England's most serious trials. He has handed down many verdicts - but which of the criminals he has convicted or their loved ones have sent him an anonymous threatening letter? At first Barber doesn't take it seriously - but soon he only miraculously escapes death. The police do nothing. And then amateur detective Francis Pettigrew - a man who has a real gift for asking the right people the right questions - takes on the case. However, will he be able to find out who wants to get rid of the judge before the murderer carries out his plan?
In the family castle of Lord Warbeck, relatives and friends gather for Christmas. Suddenly Robert Warbeck, the only son and heir of the old lord, dies right during dinner. What is it - murder or an accident? There is nowhere to wait for help in the investigation - the mansion is cut off from the world by snowfall, the telephone line is disconnected. Will the guests be able to identify the killer lurking in the house or will someone else become his next victim? High Court member Justice Barber presides over some of Southern England's most serious trials. He has handed down many verdicts - but which of the criminals he has convicted or their loved ones have sent him an anonymous threatening letter? At first Barber doesn't take it seriously - but soon he only miraculously escapes death. The police do nothing. And then amateur detective Francis Pettigrew - a man who has a real gift for asking the right people the right questions - takes on the case. However, will he be able to find out who wants to get rid of the judge before the murderer carries out his plan?
See also:
- All books by the publisher
- All books by the author
- All books in the series The Golden Age of the English Detective