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  • Tenant for Death

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Cyril Hare's "Tenant for Death" is a masterful exploration of the interplay between justice and morality, set against the backdrop of a tranquil English countryside. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of a magistrate who finds himself entangled in a murder investigation that reveals the complexities of human nature and the societal norms of the 20th century. Hare employs a blend of sharp wit ... Read more

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  • An English Murder

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Warbeck Hall is reputed to be the oldest inhabited house in Markshire. The muniment room in the north-eastern angle is probably its oldest part; it is certainly the coldest. Dr. Wenceslaus Bottwink, Ph.D. of Heidelberg, Hon.D.Litt. of Oxford, sometime Professor of Modern History in the University of Prague, corresponding member of half a dozen learned societies from Leyden to Chicago, felt the ... Read more

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  • Suicide Excepted

    by Cyril Hare ...
    In "Suicide Excepted," Cyril Hare masterfully intertwines crime fiction with social commentary, exploring the intricacies of human behavior and the moral dilemmas faced in a post-World War II society. Set against the backdrop of 1950s England, the novel revolves around a group of seemingly ordinary individuals embroiled in a murder investigation that turns their lives upside down. Hare's narrative ... Read more

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  • Untimely Death

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Francis Pettigrew travels to Exmoor for a holiday with his wife - an area in which as a young boy he was traumatised by coming across a dead body on the moor. In an attempt to exorcise this trauma, Pettigrew walks across the moor to the place where the incident occurred - only to find another dead body. Moreover when he returns to the scene with the police, the body is gone. Did he really see a ... Read more

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  • An English Murder

    by Cyril Hare ...
    In "An English Murder," Cyril Hare masterfully weaves a compelling narrative that revolves around a classic locked-room mystery set in the atmospheric backdrop of a country house during the post-war era. The book is characterized by Hare's sharp wit and intricate plotting, blending elements of social commentary with the conventions of the detective genre. The story unfolds amidst an eclectic group ... Read more

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  • With a Bare Bodkin

    A Legal Thriller of Suspense and Wit

    by Cyril Hare ...
    In "With a Bare Bodkin," Cyril Hare devises an intriguing mystery that blends sharp wit with a profound understanding of human nature. Set against the backdrop of post-war England, this novel captures the zeitgeist of an era laden with social change and moral introspection. Hare's narrative style is both engaging and incisive, employing a clever use of dialogue that reveals character depth while ... Read more

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  • Tragedy at Law

    A Legal Mystery of Intrigue and Deception in Post-War Britain

    by Cyril Hare ...
    In "Tragedy at Law," Cyril Hare crafts a gripping legal mystery that masterfully intertwines the complexities of the judicial system with the nuances of human behavior. Set against the backdrop of a fictional English court, the narrative unfolds with a blend of sharp wit and a keen understanding of legal intricacies. Hare's prose is characterized by its clarity and precision, reflecting his own ... Read more

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  • Suicide Excepted

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Series Book 3 - Inspector Mallett
    At a quiet country hotel, an elderly man with unusual habits—including keeping a scrapbook of morbid quotations—is found dead from an overdose of sleeping medication. While such deaths are often ruled accident or suicide, this case takes an unexpected turn: the deceased's family actively seeks to prove murder. Their motivation? A substantial insurance payout that would be void if the death is ... Read more

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  • Suicide Excepted

    An Intricate Legal Thriller of Post-War England with Surprising Twists

    by Cyril Hare ...
    In "Suicide Excepted," Cyril Hare masterfully weaves a complex tapestry of mystery and moral inquiry set against the backdrop of post-World War II England. The narrative revolves around the tragic death of a prominent barrister, ostensibly by suicide, which unravels into a grueling exploration of the legal and ethical dilemmas surrounding this act. Hare's literary style is characterized by its ... Read more

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  • With a Bare Bodkin

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Series Book 2 - Francis Pettigrew
    World War II-era England. A group of people working for England's regulatory department on pins spend their days amidst a Byzantine bureaucracy in a remote Great House, and their nights in the guesthouse with what they call "The Plot"—a group effort at writing a mystery novel. When one of their number ends up dead, it's a classic British whodunit from the Golden Age. ... Read more

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  • Best Detective Stories of Cyril Hare

    by Cyril Hare ...
    "A large collection of Cyril Hare's best legal, crime, and mystery stories. Included are:Legal“WHERE THERE’S A WILL——”MISS BURNSIDE’S DILEMMANAME OF SMITHMURDERER’S LUCKTHE TRAGEDY OF YOUNG MACINTYREMurderWEIGHT AND SEE“IT TAKES TWO . . .”DEATH OF A BLACKMAILERTHE OLD FLAME“AS THE INSPECTOR SAID . . .”DEATH AMONG FRIENDSTHE STORY OF HERMIONEA SURPRISE FOR CHRISTMASTHE HEEL<br /... ... Read more

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  • Cyril Hare’s Masterpieces. The Complete Francis Pettigrew Collection. Illustrated Edition

    Tragedy at Law, With a Bare Bodkin, When the Wind Blows, That Yew Tree's Shade, He Should Have Died Hereafter

    by Cyril Hare ...
    Cyril Hare’s Masterpieces: The Complete Francis Pettigrew Collection — Illustrated Edition brings together all five of the celebrated novels featuring one of the most distinctive amateur sleuths in British crime fiction. Francis Pettigrew, a sharp-witted barrister with a knack for unraveling the most intricate puzzles, moves through a world of genteel settings, wartime tensions, and moral ... Read more

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