Death in the Stocks
“Death in the Stocks” by Georgette Heyer, published by Arrow in 2006, is a mystery novel that unfolds on a moonlit night in a quiet English village. The story begins when a police officer discovers a corpse dressed in evening attire locked in the stocks on the village green. The victim, Andrew Vereker, is not well-liked, and the investigation reveals a complex web of suspects within the eccentric and corrupt Vereker family, complicating Superintendent Hannasyde’s pursuit of the truth.
Readers will find a narrative rich in intrigue as Superintendent Hannasyde navigates the challenges posed by the cunning nature of the killer. The plot delves into themes of crime and suspense, presenting a classic police procedural that tests the detective’s skills. With 304 pages, this New Ed edition offers an engaging exploration of mystery and detective work, inviting readers to unravel the secrets behind the unaccountable murder in a seemingly tranquil setting.
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A moonlit night. A sleeping village. And an unaccountable murder…
An English bobbie returning from night patrol finds a corpse in evening dress locked in the stocks on the village green. He identifies the body immediately. Andrew Vereker was not a well-loved man, and narrowing down the suspects is not going to be an easy job. The Vereker family are corrupt and eccentric -and hardly cooperative …
It’s another case for the resourceful Superintendent Hannasyde, who sets off on the trail of a killer so cunning that even his consummate powers of detection are tested to their limits…
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