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Death of a busybody

Pages
207
Published
1943
Language
English

Synopsis

When the village busybody, Miss Tither, is found murdered, the seemingly idyllic community of Hilary Magna is thrown into disarray. Inspector Littlejohn from Scotland Yard arrives to investigate, uncovering a web of hidden identities, old grudges, and financial schemes. As a second death rocks the village, Littlejohn must untangle the truth behind the picturesque facade.

About the author

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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...

Characters

Inspector LittlejohnProtagonist
Miss TitherAntagonist
Reverend Ethelred ClapladySupporting
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