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...
Toll the bell for murder
Toll the bell for murder
Synopsis
In the eerie silence of the Isle of Man's curraghs, a loud explosion and the violent ringing of a church bell shatter the night. The Vicar, Sullivan Lee, is found praying beside the murdered body of Sir Martin Skollick, with a fired sporting gun nearby. Scotland Yard's Superintendent Littlejohn is called to investigate, uncovering the victim's past misdeeds, enemies, and romantic entanglements to solve the mystery that began with the tolling bell.
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Superintendent LittlejohnProtagonist
Sir Martin SkollickAntagonist
Sullivan LeeSupporting
Archdeacon KinradeSupporting
Inspector KnellSupporting
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Toll the Bell for MurderUnknown, 2023
206 pages
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc.Language: EnglishISBN: 97815040885652 editions available
