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Cyril Hare
Cyril Hare, the pseudonym of Alfred Alexander Gordon Clark (4 September 1900, Mickleham, Surrey – 25 August 1958, Mickleham, Surrey), was an English judge and crime writer. [Wikipedia]
With a Bare Bodkin
Synopsis
During World War II, government offices are evacuated to a quiet seaside town, bringing a disgruntled group of civil servants together. To pass the time, they invent a game of planning the perfect murder. However, the game turns deadly when a real victim is found, slain by an ordinary office item. Inspector Mallett and Francis Pettigrew must uncover the truth behind this unexpected crime.
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Francis PettigrewProtagonist