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Catherine Aird(Author)
Allison & Busby (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2013
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-7490-1388-2 (ISBN)
Description
When Jack Haines reports a break-in at his greenhouse, the motive of the intruder is unclear. Other than the destruction of some expensive orchids, no damage has been done and nothing seems to be missing. But Detectives Sloan and Crosby sense something sinister, and soon their suspicions are confirmed. Similar reports are multiplying and sabotage is the word on everyone's lips. The pair are drawn into an equally perplexing case when the mysterious Miss Enid Maude Osgathorp goes missing. Investigations begin at her deserted abode, Canonry Cottage, where the detectives soon discover that the house has been raided. Shattered glass is found in the larder and traces of blood bespatter the floor - a disturbing event has taken place, but the identity of the perpetrator is unknown. It soon becomes clear that the cases are linked, but will this provide the clues necessary to solve the mystery? Detectives Sloan and Crosby aim to find out ...
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PRAISE FOR CATHERINE AIRD 'Gorgeously entertaining' Daily TelegraphMore details
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Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7490-1388-2 (9780749013882)
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Person
Catherine Aird is the author of more than twenty crime novels and short story collections, most of which feature Detective Chief Inspector CD Sloan. She holds an honorary MA from the University of Kent and was made an MBE. Her other works include Amendment of Life and Little Knell. She lives in a village in East Kent.