The Old Wine Shades

In the latest installment of Martha Grimes's Richard Jury mystery series, a chance encounter in a London pub leads Jury to an intriguing tale told by a stranger named Harry Johnson. As Harry recounts the mysterious disappearance of his friend's wife, son, and dog while they were viewing property in Surrey, Jury becomes drawn into a web of intrigue involving quantum mechanics and the perplexing nature of reality. As he investigates the case, the situation escalates surprisingly when a body is discovered, raising questions about the truth behind Harry's story.