Death Trick: An Inspector Alvarez Novel
Death Trick: An Inspector Alvarez Novel by Roderic Jeffries, published by St Martins Pr in 1988, is a mystery that follows Inspector Enrique Alvarez as he investigates the murder of a corrupt Mallorcan solicitor. This edition spans 180 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around the complexities of the case, where Alvarez must navigate a web of motives and numerous suspects, including a cheated investor and various individuals connected to the victim.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into the intricacies of police procedural investigation, showcasing Alvarez’s methodical approach as he questions a range of characters, from the victim’s housekeeper to his former mistresses. The plot thickens with a false confession that complicates the search for truth, ultimately leading Alvarez to employ clever tactics to unravel the mystery. This engaging tale offers insights into the challenges faced by the detective in a setting rich with intrigue and deception.
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Product Description The redoubtable Inspector Alvarez attempts to unravel the tangled and numerous motives behind the murder of a corrupt Mallorcan solicitor From Publishers Weekly Jeffries treats his fans to the seventh elegantly humorous, captivating mystery starring Inspector Enrique Alvarez of Mallorca. Deceptively unassuming, the detective is known for his penetrating insights but has to rely more on plodding footwork to investigate his latest case. Someone murders Pablo Roig, a shameless swindler and womanizer; the problem is that there are too many suspects, whom Alvarez questions fruitlessly. One is Gerald Oakley, a cheated investor who has disappeared and, though the inspector repeatedly interrogates the island’s expatriates, no one furnishes a clue to the missing man. Alvarez seeks answers as well from widowed Julia Monserrat, Roig’s housekeeper; Elena, the heiress he married for money; Eulalie Vidal and other mistresses Roig had used and discarded. A false confession further muddies the waters but the Inspector uncovers the truth, finally, using a ploy worthy of his (and the author’s) cunning. Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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