Bruce Graeme Books
This author is celebrated for his detective fiction and tales of the "gentleman crook." He crafted a compelling array of characters, including the cunning Richard Verrell, known as Blackshirt, and his son Anthony, who continued the legacy. His stories also feature the astute 19th-century Parisian Inspector Auguste Jantry and Detective Sergeant Robert Mather. Through intricate plots and charming protagonists, his work offers a sophisticated blend of suspense and wit, drawing readers into a world of intrigue and justice.
And a Bottle of Rum
- 286 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Theodore Terhune finds the body of a policeman in the road one evening, run over by a lorry. The inquest delivers a verdict of accidental death, but the police and Terhune are suspicious. Investigations suggest smuggling is alive and well on Romney Marsh and the dead constable was on their track. The seventh novel in the Theodore Terhune series.