The Legacy
The Legacy by Peter Turnbull, published by Allison & Busby in 2005, is a mystery novel that unfolds on a hot summer afternoon when musician Nigel Swannell stumbles upon a shocking discovery in the undergrowth: a headless, handless corpse. This unsettling find prompts Chief Detective Inspector Hennessey and Sergeant Yellich to delve into the case, revealing a web of intrigue surrounding the victim, who was poised to inherit a significant fortune from his wealthy and sharp-tongued mother, Mrs. Tansey.
As the investigation unfolds, readers will encounter a range of characters, including the victim’s estranged wife, business partner, and disapproving mother, each harboring their own secrets. The narrative explores themes typical of the police procedural genre, drawing readers into a complex mystery filled with twists and turns. With 190 pages, this edition is presented in English and offers a traditional approach to storytelling that fans of the genre will appreciate.
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One hot summer afternoon, musician, Nigel Swannell is distracted from his regular afternoon stroll by a swarm of flies over a thick undergrowth of gorse. Further investigation leads him to a shocking discovery: a headless, handless corpse has been dumped in the middle of the bush…Chief Detective Inspector Hennessey and Sergeant Yellich are soon on the case. It turns out that a mysterious silver Mercedes has been in the area and the victim was in line for a considerable a inheritance from his acid-tongued, and exceptionally wealthy mother, Mrs Tansey. As the investigation progresses it appears that the victim’s estranged wife, business partner and disapproving mother have their own secrets to hide…
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