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Cyril Hare
Francis Pettigrew
The Francis Pettigrew series features a barrister who applies his legal mind to solve crimes in English villages. These historical mysteries offer classic whodunits with a focus on fair play detection and a dry wit.
The Francis Pettigrew books are best read in publication order to follow the subtle development of the characters and their relationships, though each mystery can largely be enjoyed as a standalone.
The Francis Pettigrew series has been adapted for BBC Radio, bringing the classic whodunits to an audio format.
While Francis Pettigrew is a distinct series, Cyril Hare's legal background and sharp wit are consistent across his crime fiction, offering a similar intellectual pleasure to readers of his other standalone novels.