Author: W. J. Burley
Title: Wycliffe and the Dead Flautist
Description: London, Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1991. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this crime novel featuring W. J. Burley's popular character, Detective Charles Wycliffe. When the body of amateur flautist Tony Mills is found shot dead by his own gun on the secluded estate of Lord and Lady Bottrell, everyone simply assumes suicide. However, closer inspection reveals some sinister inconsistencies and Wycliffe soon opens a murder investigation, unravelling as he does so the mystery of Mills's last days and the disappearance of Lizzie Biddick, a maid who worked for the Bottrells several years ago. Eventually, the case takes on a more urgent edge as another body shows up, the result of bitter family feuds and the exposure of illicit relationships.. In a black cloth binding with original unclipped dustwrapper. Externally smart. Very minor marking to the boards. Dustwrapper is generally smart though with one closed tear to the front panel. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Keywords: w j burley charles wycliffe tony mills dead flautist charles wycliffe None


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