Penwell House is a rambling grey stone hotel near the village of Colpen, on the wild coast of Cornwall. Run by the eponymous Miss Penwell, the establishment is a quiet haven, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. But no longer. For when Miss Penwell's childhood friend Vera Carter returns from a trip to London, she and her son are tailed by two ruthless blackmailers. But these are only the first of a number of suspicious new arrivals at the hotel. Tensions run high until, one fatal evening, three deaths occur. But were they suicides? Or was there foul play? As death stalks the cliffs and country lanes of Colpen, Inspector Hook must discover the truth and ensure that justice is served. But before the case is through, he will discover that truth is nothing without evidence - and justice is a very slippery concept indeed...
Originally published in 1937, this traditional British murder mystery from the golden age of detection is a fiendishly-plotted delight for all fans of classic crime fiction.
Originally published in 1937, this traditional British murder mystery from the golden age of detection is a fiendishly-plotted delight for all fans of classic crime fiction.
