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Death in the Night Watches

Death in the Night Watches

MysteryPolice Procedural
Pages
204
Published
1945
Language
English

Synopsis

Inspector Littlejohn is called to investigate a perplexing death aboard a ship, where a man is found dead in his cabin, seemingly from natural causes. However, the inspector suspects foul play and must navigate a ship full of potential suspects and hidden motives to uncover the truth. The investigation takes him through the intricate world of maritime life and the secrets held by those at sea.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Tense
Mystery Box

Genres

Mystery Police Procedural

About the author

G
George Bellairs

The pen name of Harold Blundell, a British detective novelist. Harold Blundell was a prominent banker and philanthropist from Manchester with close connections to the University of Manchester. He was born in Lancashire and married Gwladys Mabel Roberts in 1930. Over a span of forty years, Blundell as Bellairs wrote over fifty novels in his spare time. He was best known for his popular series featuring gruff, pipe-smoking Detective Inspector Thomas Littlejohn. His books are set at a time when t...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does this book need to be read in order with other Inspector Littlejohn novels?

    This title is the eighth installment in the series, but it functions as a self-contained mystery that can be enjoyed without prior knowledge of the inspector's previous cases.

  • Is the story based on real events?

    The narrative is a work of fiction that incorporates the atmosphere of wartime Britain, specifically reflecting the realities of factory life and fire-watching duties during the Second World War.