Old Hall, New Hall
Old Hall, New Hall by Michael Innes is a mystery novel published by House of Stratus on September 23, 2008. This New Ed edition spans 210 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around Sir John Jory and his family’s dark history, which includes tomb-robbery and murder. As biographer Colin Clout embarks on writing about one of Jory’s ancestors, he becomes entangled in a treasure hunt that reveals the complexities of greed and rivalry among those seeking to uncover the past.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of mystery and suspense, as Clout navigates the challenges posed by various claimants and their interests. The setting shifts from Old Hall, now a university, to the depths of historical intrigue, highlighting the impact of past actions on present motivations. This edition offers a detailed exploration of the themes of ambition and the lengths individuals will go to in pursuit of their desires.
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The forbears of Sir John Jory, of New Hall, would seem to have committed several foul acts, including tomb-robbery and murder. Old Hall, the family’s former residence, is now a University. Biographer Colin Clout, engaged to write an account of one of Jory’s ancestors, gets caught up in a frenzied treasure hunt as rival interests and rival claimants probe the past and naked greed comes to the fore.
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