Murder in Haxford

In this installment of the bestselling Pignon Scorbion historical mystery series, Chief Inspector Pignon Scorbion investigates a perplexing death at the Haxford Spring Fair, where an apparent accident reveals a hidden crime. With the help of his unconventional deputies and the insightful Thelma Smith, Scorbion unravels a web of local secrets involving gambling, forgery, and deceit. Amidst the charming village backdrop and facing resistance from some residents and a meddlesome journalist, he pursues truth and justice in his usual detective style.