The Curious Incident at Claridge's (Country House Crime 5)

R.T. Raichev

ISBN 10: 1849011222 / ISBN 13: 9781849011228

Published by Constable, 2010

About this Item

Hardcover published by Constable & Robinson Ltd, London, 2010. First Edition -Fine copy SIGNED BY AUTHOR, in Fine dust-jacket An Antonia Darcy and Major Payne Mystery.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1583348851724

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Curious Incident at Claridge's (Country House Crime 5)
• Publisher: Constable
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849011222
• ISBN 13: 9781849011228
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Did the young and beautiful Lady Tradescant try to poison her elderly husband? If not, who did?

There is no shortage of suspects - quite a few people might have wanted Sir Seymour Tradescant dead. His eccentric twin sister Bettina, his disgruntled son Nicholas, his scheming daughter Olivia... Antonia Darcy and Hugh Payne face one of their most baffling cases.

Their investigation takes them from the luxury of Claridges Hotel to Mayholme Manor, a residential home for elderly gentlemen. This proves to be a distinctly sinister establishment, where they encounter the mysterious Doctor Fairchild and his albino manservant Madden. Does the solution to the puzzle lie in the past - there seems to be a link to the Nuremberg Trials? It looks as though a controversial royal figure might have secretly plotted to save one of Hitler's mot notorious henchmen from the hangman's noose.

Even when Antonia and Hugh believe they know the identity of the killer, the necessary proof is dangerously elusive.

About the Author

R T Raichev is a researcher and writer who grew up in Bulgaria. He has lived in London since 1989 and all four of his previous titles were published by Constable.