A Blunt Instrument
A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer is a reissue published by Sourcebooks Landmark in 2010, featuring 320 pages in English. This mystery novel centers around the shocking murder of Ernest Fletcher, a well-liked gentleman found bludgeoned to death in his study. As Superintendent Hannasyde investigates, he uncovers a web of secrets and motives among those close to Fletcher, leading to a second murder that complicates the case further.
Readers will find a traditional police procedural that delves into the complexities of human relationships and hidden agendas. The narrative unfolds with a focus on the investigation, revealing the intricacies of the characters involved and their potential motives. With elements of historical and cozy mystery, this edition invites readers to explore the depths of a seemingly perfect gentleman’s life and the dark truths that lie beneath.
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Who would kill the perfect gentleman?
When Ernest Fletcher is found bludgeoned to death in his study, everyone is shocked and mystified: Ernest was well liked and respected, so who would have a motive for killing him?
Superintendent Hannasyde, with consummate skill, uncovers one dirty little secret after another, and with them, a host of people who all have reasons for wanting Fletcher dead. Then, a second murder is committed, giving a grotesque twist to a very unusual case, and Hannasyde realizes he’s up against a killer on a mission…
“Ranks alongside such incomparable whodunnit authors as Christie, Marsh, Tey, and Allingham.”–San Francisco Chronicle
“Given the chance I could happily devour a stack of her novels one after the other.”–A Work In Progress
“A few things that you are guaranteed when you pick up a Georgette Heyer novel of any kind are unique characters and a fast-paced plot.”–We Be Reading
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