Corpse in a Gilded Cage
“Corpse in a Gilded Cage” by Robert Barnard is a mystery novel published by Random House Publishing Group in September 1985. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Percy Spender, who unexpectedly inherits the title of the 12th Earl of Ellesmere after the sudden deaths of distant relatives. As he navigates his new life in the grand but uncomfortable Chetton Hall, Percy grapples with the burdens of aristocracy and the unwanted attention that comes with it.
Readers will find a blend of humor and intrigue as Percy contemplates selling his ancestral home for a simpler life while facing the peculiarities of his new status. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics and the unexpected consequences of wealth, all set against the backdrop of a mystery that unfolds within the halls of his new residence. With its focus on the complexities of inheritance and the darker side of nobility, this book offers a unique take on the mystery and detective genre.
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A man?s home is his castle, but for Percy Spender that motto has been taken just a bit too literally. After the sudden death of first one distant relative and then another, the amiable Perce has become the 12th Earl of Ellesmere. And his home, no longer a cozy council flat, is now the drafty, imposing Chetton Hall, complete with more bedrooms than Perce can count and an army of servants. Frankly, all these fancy-pants trappings make Perce itch. He?d just as soon sell up, buy a comfy cottage, and put a bundle on the ponies. However, some of his mates and family members have other ideas. And the sad fact is that an Unfortunate Accident can happen to anyone, even a lord of the realm.
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