The Clue in the Book

In "Murder by the Book," part of the British Library Crime Classic collection, private detective Francis Quarles investigates the mysterious death of a manuscript collector who is poisoned after consuming cyanide-laced port. With only a cryptic literary clue left behind in a book's front page, Quarles must unravel the enigma to uncover the killer among those connected to the valuable collection. This intriguing tale features themes of mystery and literary intrigue while acknowledging the use of outdated language regarding disability.