Why Shoot a Butler?
Why Shoot a Butler? by Georgette Heyer is a captivating mystery published by Sourcebooks, Incorporated in 2009. This 6th print edition, written in English and spanning 336 pages, presents a tale where secrets within the Fountains family lead to deadly consequences. The story follows barrister Frank Amberley, who, after stopping to assist a young lady, stumbles upon a corpse in a sports car. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself entangled in a web of clues that point to the innocence of the girl, Shirley Brown, while the true nature of the crime unfolds.
Readers will encounter an intriguing English country-house murder mystery filled with twists and turns. The narrative features Amberley as an amateur sleuth, whose brilliance and arrogance drive him to uncover the truth behind the butler’s murder. With the police baffled and every clue complicating the investigation, the story explores themes of deception and deduction. This edition invites readers to experience a traditional mystery that combines elements of historical fiction and detective work, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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Every family has secrets, but the Fountains’ are turning deadly?
On a dark night, along a lonely country road, barrister Frank Amberley stops to help a young lady in distress and discovers a sports car with a corpse behind the wheel. The girl protests her innocence, and Amberley believes her?at least until he gets drawn into the mystery and the clues incriminating Shirley Brown begin to add up?
In an English country-house murder mystery with a twist, it’s the butler who’s the victim, every clue complicates the puzzle, and the bumbling police are well-meaning but completely baffled. Fortunately, in ferreting out a desperate killer, amateur sleuth Amberley is as brilliant as he is arrogant, but this time he’s not sure he wants to know the truth?
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“Georgette Heyer is second to none.”– Sunday Times
“Heyer is an author to read ? this means you!”–New York Herald Tribune
“Sharp, clear, and witty”– New Yorker
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