London Particular

As a suffocating 'London particular' pea-souper fog descends upon the capital, plunging it into an eerie twilight, a chilling mystery unfolds. In Maida Vale, Rose and her family doctor, Tedward, rush through the impenetrable darkness after receiving a frantic call from Rose's house. The caller, a man named Raoul Vernet, claimed to have been attacked. By the time they navigate the dense fog to the residence, Vernet is dead, and with him, vital news he was carrying from Switzerland for Rose's mother. Inspector Cockrill of Scotland Yard is called to the scene, confronted by a fiendishly complex case. Seven suspects, all members of the family or close friends, find their alibis tangled and obscured by the relentless fog, and their motives shrouded in deep mystery. Brand's signature flair for ruthless twists ensures a fast-paced and witty narrative, as Cockrill races against time to uncover the truth before the killer, hidden among them, decides to strike again. This acclaimed Golden Age masterpiece captivates with its intricate plotting and compelling character studies.