Deadly Corruption (Severn House Large Print) - Hardcover

Ashford, Jeffrey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0727875213 ISBN 13: 9780727875211

Publisher: Severn House Large Print Books, 2006

Synopsis

Is the solution to this mystery lost at sea? When Captain Sewell is found battered in his cabin aboard the Hakota, Felix Dunn takes command. It emerges that the ?upright? Captain had some diamonds on board ? and they are missing. Suspicion soon falls on Dunn. His estranged wife has been overspending ? and he has been in trouble before. But the attractive DC Helen Ryan believes he is not their man and is prepared to go some way to find out the truth.

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Review:

"'Ashford does such an expert...' Kirkus Reviews 'A well-crafted, cleverly plotted mystery that will have readers pondering injustice, morality and right and wrong' Booklist 'From a practiced hand' Library Journal"

Synopsis:

When unpopular Captain Sewell is found battered in his cabin aboard The Hakota, an old cargo ship, Felix Dunn takes command. Photographs are taken before a burial at sea and on arrival back in the UK, all leave is cancelled whilst the police investigate. It seems the 'upright' Captain had some diamonds on board - and they are missing. Suspicion soon falls on Dunn. His estranged wife has been overspending - and he has been in trouble before. But attractive DC Helen Ryan, sent in to investigate, believes he is not their man and is prepared to go some way to find out the truth.

About this edition

• Publisher: Severn House Large Print Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0727875213
• ISBN 13: 9780727875211
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304