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Death treads softly

Death treads softly

CrimeMystery
Pages
255
Published
1956
Language
English

Synopsis

Inspector Littlejohn investigates a puzzling case where a wealthy man is found dead in his locked study, with no apparent cause of death. As he delves into the victim's life, he uncovers a web of family secrets, hidden motives, and unexpected twists. Littlejohn must navigate the intricate clues and deceptive appearances to unmask the killer before they strike again.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

Tense
Mystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Hardboiled

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...