Neck and Neck: A Sergeant Beef Mystery - Paperback

by Leo Bruce (Author)

A poisoned aunt, a prime suspect, and a stunning conclusion await in this classic British mystery. When Lionel Townsend's aunt is found poisoned, he turns to Sergeant Beef for help, only to find himself the prime suspect. As Beef investigates, a seemingly unrelated murder in the Cotswolds draws him into a web of family secrets and blackmail. Can Beef unravel the truth before another life is lost? With a cast of suspicious relatives and a trail of cryptic clues, this whodunit will keep you guessing until the very end. Perfect for readers who enjoy classic mysteries with eccentric detectives and atmospheric settings.

Author Biography

Leo Bruce was the pen name of Rupert Croft-Cooke, who wrote eight mysteries featuring Sergeant William Beef, a Cockney police detective who invariably knows who done it. He also wrote more than twenty other highly praised mysteries.