Tragedy on the Branch Line

When young undergraduate Robert Pomeroy receives a mysterious letter, his subsequent death on a railway thrusts inspector Colbeck and Sergeant Leeming into a complex investigation. Set against the backdrop of academic rivalries, romantic interests, and the famous boat race, the story explores the intricate events leading up to Pomeroy’s tragic end. The detectives must unravel a web of motives and secrets to uncover the truth behind the incident.