The Master of the Priory - British Murder Mystery

Annie Haynes

Casa editrice: e-artnow

Sinossi

Jack Winter is an abusive man who exploits and beats women. One night, after a quarrel with a man whose gamekeeper he was, Jack is found dead, shot from his own gun. Soon after that, Jack's widow runs away, catching a train, and disappears, becoming the main suspect. While the police unsuccessfully investigate the murder and search for a suspect, a mysterious woman appears at the Davenant Priory. Weak sighted Sir Oswald doesn't notice anything suspicious, but there is something strange about Miss Martin and she can't hide the secret forever.

Disponibile da: 14/10/2022.

Lunghezza di stampa: 163 pagine.

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