Jack on the Gallows Tree

In this classic mystery, Senior History Master Carolus Deene, who has a penchant for criminology and a touch of jaundice, finds himself entangled in a baffling double-murder in the seaside town of Buddington. As he investigates the shocking crime involving two elderly women, the story unfolds with the wit and comedic flair characteristic of Leo Bruce, promising an engaging puzzle set against a lively cast of characters.