Corpse in a Gilded Cage
“Corpse in a Gilded Cage” by Robert Barnard is a mystery novel published by Penguin Publishing Group in April 1996. This edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Perce Spender, a working-class Londoner who unexpectedly inherits the title of the twelfth Earl of Ellesmere after the death of a distant relative. Reluctantly residing at Chetton Hall, he plans to sell the estate, but his intentions lead to complications, particularly with one of his greedy offspring.
Readers will encounter a blend of traditional mystery elements as the plot unfolds with the discovery of the new Earl’s body following a family gathering. The narrative explores themes of inheritance and familial greed, set against the backdrop of a changing social landscape. As Perce navigates his new role and the ensuing chaos, the story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and the unexpected consequences of wealth.
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Perce Spender, a working-class Londoner, is unexpectedly transformed into the twelfth Earl of Ellesmere when a distant relative dies. But he would rather be warming a bar stool in his local pub, and he’s taken up residence at Chetton Hall only until arrangements can be made to sell it. Getting rid of the family estate displeases at least one of Perce’s greedy offspring, however, and on the morning after a family party the new Earl is found dead.
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