Two violent deaths shatter a small community. And to solve the case, Wycliffe must untangle a complex network of secrecy within the quiet of Paul's Court . . .

The Cornish Detective series

'First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit OBSERVER

Paul's Court is a quiet corner in the heart of the city: an oasis of peace and safety until the night when two of its inhabitants meet violent deaths. Old Willy Goppel, a German who specialised in making period doll's houses, is found hanging from a beam in his home; and fifteen-year-old Yvette Cole, with a wild reputation, is strangled and thrown half-naked over the churchyard hedge.

Chief Superintendent Wycliffe has the aid of a local detective, Kersey, but even in co-operation they find this a difficult case to crack. Was Willy's death really a suicide? Or could it be that the two deaths are unconnected? As the investigation continues, they uncover a complex network of antagonisms in quiet Paul's Court.

Two violent deaths shatter a small community. And to solve the case, Wycliffe must untangle a complex network of secrecy within the quiet of Paul's Court ...

About the Author
W.J. Burley lived near Newquay in Cornwall, and was a schoolmaster until he retired to concentrate on his writing. His many Wycliffe novels were extremely popular and were adapted for a highly successful TV series starring Jack Shepherd. W.J. Burley died in 2002.

Reviews
Another must for collectors * SUNDAY TIMES *

First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit

* OBSERVER *

Wycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced

* MAIL ON SUNDAY *

Mr Burley tops his form

* GUARDIAN *
Gripping * THE TIMES *

You can always count on Wycliffe ... he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landscape

* FINANCIAL TIMES *



Book Information
ISBN 9780752849324
Author W.J. Burley
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 140g
Dimensions(mm) 176mm * 110mm * 14mm