The sixth book in the acclaimed William Dougal crime series, from Richard & Judy bestselling author and CWA Dagger winner, Andrew Taylor. From the bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London.
The sixth book in the acclaimed William Dougal crime series, from Richard & Judy bestselling author and CWA Dagger winner, Andrew Taylor. From the bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London.
Now working with his old rival, Hanbury, in a private detection agency, Dougal is given the task of finding missing publisher Oswald Finwood. Has he done a runner from his lover, the daughter of Dougal's boss? What does his estranged wife know about it? And who is the mysterious A.J. McQuarm with whom Finwood had an appointment on the day he disappeared?
The deeper private detective Dougal digs, the murkier the investigation becomes - especially after the first body turns up...“'Well modulated, enjoyable criminous entertainment'”
Taylor keeps the enigma literate and unflagging to a lively disclosure. - The Sunday Times
Literate sleuthing and some sharp, well-aimed digs at the publishing scene. - The TimesWell-modulated, enjoyable criminous entertainment. - GuardianIngenius whodunwhat . . . strong on quirkiness and puzzle solving - Literary ReviewAndrew Taylor is a master story-teller. - Daily TelegraphA bestselling crime writer, Andrew Taylor has also worked as a boatbuilder, wages clerk, librarian, labourer and publisher's reader. He has written many prize-winning crime novels and thrillers, including the William Dougal crime series, the Lydmouth crime series and the ground-breaking Roth Trilogy.
Andrew Taylor lives with his wife and their two children in the Forest of Dean, on the borders of England and Wales. To find out more, visit Andrew's website, www.andrew-taylor.co.uk.Now working with his old rival, Hanbury, in a private detection agency, Dougal is given the task of finding missing publisher Oswald Finwood. Has he done a runner from his lover, the daughter of Dougal's boss? What does his estranged wife know about it? And who is the mysterious A.J. McQuarm with whom Finwood had an appointment on the day he disappeared?The deeper private detective Dougal digs, the murkier the investigation becomes - especially after the first body turns up...
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