Markenmore Mystery by J. S. Fletcher is a captivating novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Set in a quaint English village, the story revolves around a murder that shakes the town to its core.
The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motives and secrets. The author does a fantastic job weaving together multiple storylines, creating a sense of intrigue and suspense that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Fletcher's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the village and its inhabitants. The plot is cleverly constructed, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers guessing. Overall, Markenmore Mystery is a well-crafted whodunit that will appeal to fans of classic mystery novels.
Book Description:
After seven years of silence, Guy Markenmore returns to his family home at Markenmore Court. Knowing his father Sir Anthony to be close to death, he is anxious to reassure his younger siblings that he will not make any claim to the family money even if he can't help inheriting the old man's title. Sir Anthony dies later that evening, but the question of the inheritance becomes academic when Guy is murdered whilst crossing the downs. It is now up to detective Blick to track down the person responsible for Sir Anthony’s death. - summary by Sharon Kilmer