Something Wicked

by David Roberts

2021-05-28 13:29:31

A murder mystery featuring Lord Edward Corinth and Verity BrowneReturning from Prague with suspected tuberculosis, Verity Browne checks into a private clinic on Henley-on-Thames - the perfect place for her new fiancé, Lord Edward Corinth, to keep an... Read more

A murder mystery featuring Lord Edward Corinth and Verity Browne

Returning from Prague with suspected tuberculosis, Verity Browne checks into a private clinic on Henley-on-Thames - the perfect place for her new fiancé, Lord Edward Corinth, to keep an eye on her.

While Verity recuperates at the clinic, Edward is called to investigate a series of murders. Edward''s dentist, Dr Eric Silver has been found murdered, shortly after sharing with Edward his suspicions about the deaths of three of his elderly patients. Dr Silver thinks the three deaths have an entomological connection: General Lowther had had a heart attack drinking a wine called Clos des Mouches; Hermione Totteridge, a well-known gardener, had been poisoned by the new insecticide with which she had been experimenting; and James Herold had been stung to death by his bees.

Edward''s investigation comes to a thrilling climax during what many believe will be the last Henley Royal Regatta before a new European war, and both Edward and Verity are threatened by someone, or something, wicked.

Praise for David Roberts:

''A classic murder mystery [...] and a most engaging pair of amateur sleuths'' Charles Osborne, author of The Life and Crimes of Agatha Christie

''A really well-crafted and charming mystery story'' Daily Mail

''A perfect example of golden-age mystery traditions with the cobwebs swept away'' Guardian

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ISBN9780385192545
David Roberts is the author of twenty-four books on mountaineering, adventure, and the history of the American Southwest. His essays and articles have appeared in National Geographic, National Geograp...

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