Synopsis

At the secluded Red House, the seemingly idyllic English countryside is shattered by a perplexing murder. Tony Gillingham arrives to visit his friend Bill Beverley, only to find himself embroiled in a classic 'locked-room mystery.' The owner of the estate, Mark Ablett, is expecting his estranged brother, Robert, a notorious 'black sheep' returning from Australia. Shortly after Robert's arrival, he is found shot dead in Mark's office, a room locked from the inside. Adding to the intrigue, Mark Ablett has vanished without a trace, making him the prime suspect. Taking on the role of an amateur detective, Tony Gillingham, with the unassuming Bill Beverley as his Watson, decides to unravel the intricate web of clues, secrets, and red herrings surrounding the Red House. As they delve deeper, they uncover a world of hidden motives and unexpected twists, all while grappling with the seemingly impossible mechanics of the crime.

Critical Reception

"Authored by the celebrated A. A. Milne, this stands as his singular foray into the detective genre, offering a charming and intricately plotted mystery that showcases his literary versatility beyond the Hundred Acre Wood."

Metadata

ISBN:N/A
Pages:262
Age Rating:All Ages

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