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The Beachy Head Murder by Arthur Gask is a gripping mystery novel that unfolds against the breathtaking backdrop of the iconic Beachy Head cliffs. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows detective Mark Manning as he investigates a perplexing murder that takes place amidst the...Read more
Set in the early 20th century, the story follows detective Mark Manning as he investigates a series of mysterious disappearances along a desolate highway. As Manning delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that stretches from the highest echelons of society to...Read more
At eight and thirty years of age Chester Hardacre was a well-set-up, good-looking man, with good features and large, fearless blue eyes. The general impression of his face, however, was not altogether a pleasant one, for it was hard and grim, giving the idea, and quite rightly, too, that he...Read more
A millionaire residing in an old castle in Norfolk is forced to pay over large sums of money to an unknown gang of racketeers and secretly he calls to his assistance some of the greatest detectives and the most notorious criminals in the world. We meet the incomparable Gilbert Larose, the...Read more
In Colchester a recently bereaved husband sees in a shop-window a plaster-cast made from a death mask of his dead wife. He is sure no death mask of her was ever taken; and in great distress, asks Gilbert Larose, the famous investigator, to solve the mystery. Larose is soon upon the track of...Read more
The Hangman's Knot by Arthur Gask is a riveting tale that delves into the shadowy realms of crime, justice, and moral ambiguity. Set against the backdrop of a small, insular community, the story follows the enigmatic figure of Peter Fenton, a once-reputable architect who returns home to...Read more
Set in the eerie and mysterious landscape of the English fens, the novel follows detective Gilbert Larose as he unravels a complex mystery involving a haunted house and a sinister secret. Gask's writing style is characterized by intricate plotting, vivid descriptions of setting, and well-...Read more
As a lady of property Idie can do as she pleases, so she fills the house with exotic animals, keeps her beloved horse in the hallway, and carries a grumpy, talking cockatoo called Homer on her shoulder. But the island house holds as many secrets as it does animals, and the truth behind Idie...Read more
The House with the High Wall is a gripping mystery novel that takes readers on a journey into the heart of a secluded mansion hiding dark secrets. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows detective Mark Manning as he is called upon to investigate a series of mysterious occurrences...Read more
A wealthy but notorious gambler is killed in the billiard room of a baronet's county house the morning after the Goodwood races. While the crime seemed easy to solve before long the local police were unable to say whether it was an insider or an outsider crime. Along came Larose, who soon...Read more
Supersleuth Gilbert Larose has 'the ability to imagine exactly what the criminal would do under any given condition. And what is more exciting, Larose does not wait for slow justice, he tracks down the murderers and kills them himself.'Read more
'Anyone with money is a god, anywhere. Here, you may be the biggest, vilest, ugliest, moste diseased blackguard in the state, but if there's cash behind you, you're respected.' John Archibald Cups is a bitter young man. Falsely accused of embezzlement by his banking employers, he's turned...Read more
The Shadow of Larose by Arthur Train is a compelling mystery novel that delves into the shadowy world of crime and deception. Set in the early 20th century, the story follows detective Larose as he embarks on a dangerous investigation to uncover the truth behind a series of baffling crimes...Read more
