Smallbone Deceased by Michael Gilbert
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In a sealed deed box in the offices of solicitors Horniman, Birley and Craine the body of a trustee Marius Smallbone is discovered. Dead probably some months. Chief Inspector Hazlerigg investigates helped by new solicitor Henry Bohun, when the next murder occurs.
An entertaining historical mystery with its cast of varied characters
(Originally published in 1950)

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