Freeman Wills CroftsMystery · Fiction·1879–1957
The cask
Synopsis
A mysterious cask arrives on the London docks, only to spill its shocking contents: a wealth of gold and a human hand. Before authorities can investigate further, the cask vanishes without a trace. Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard must navigate a maze of deception to identify the victim and find her killer.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
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ViolenceGore