Wycliffe in Paul's Court

Paul's Court is a quiet corner in the heart of the city; an oasis of peace and safety until the night when two of its inhabitants meet violent deaths. Old Willy Goppel, a German who specialises in making period dolls' houses, is found hanging from a beam in his home; and 15 year old Yvette Cole, with a wild reputation, is strangled and thrown half naked over the churchyard hedge.

Wycliffe has the aid of a local detective, Kersey, but even in co-operation they find this a difficult case to crack. Was Willy's death really a suicide? Or could it be that the two deaths are connected?

“Another must for collectors-- SUNDAY TIMES”

Another must for collectors SUNDAY TIMES

First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit

OBSERVER

Wycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced

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Mr Burley tops his form

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You can always count on Wycliffe ... he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landscape

FINANCIAL TIMES

W.J. Burley lived near Newquay in Cornwall, and was a schoolmaster until he retired to concentrate on his writing. His many Wycliffe books include, most recently, Wycliffe and the Guild of Nine. He died in 2002.

Paul's Court is a quiet corner in the heart of the city; an oasis of peace and safety until the night when two of its inhabitants meet violent deaths. Old Willy Goppel, a German who specialises in making period dolls' houses, is found hanging from a beam in his home; and 15 year old Yvette Cole, with a wild reputation, is strangled and thrown half naked over the churchyard hedge.Wycliffe has the aid of a local detective, Kersey, but even in co-operation they find this a difficult case to crack. Was Willy's death really a suicide? Or could it be that the two deaths are connected?

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