Ngaio MarshMystery · Crime·1895–1982
Death of a Peer
Synopsis
The Lamprey family, charming but broke aristocrats, find themselves in a precarious position until the wealthy Lord Wutherwood dies, leaving them a substantial inheritance. While their relief is palpable, Inspector Roderick Alleyn arrives to investigate the death. He must determine if the Lampreys' newfound fortune came at the cost of their benefactor's life.
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