Inspector Harvey Marmion and Sergeant Joe Keedy have been given the sad
task of informing a father that his son has been cruelly murdered. The
victim is a pacifist who had just attended a meeting against the recent
bill passed to impose conscription. While going through his bedroom,
they discover a picture of a married woman. Was the man a victim of a
jealous husband? The victim's three friends are overcome with a sense
of panic.
Marmion and Keedy's investigation turns up the fact
that the victim had a secret woman friend. They also have two possible
suspects, but both seem to have readily available alibis. When a
second attack occurs, Marmion's supervisor seems to think they are tied
together. Marmion isn't so sure.
Author Edward Marston throws a
couple of curve balls at the reader before presenting us with the
solution to the crime. An enjoyable read.
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