The Hog's Back Mystery

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By Freeman Wills Crofts

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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The Hog's Back Mystery by Freeman Wills Crofts is a classic whodunit set in the picturesque English countryside. The story revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a doctor, leading Inspector French to unravel a complex web of deceit and intrigue. With its meticulous plotting and cleverly constructed clues, this crime novel keeps the reader guessing until the end.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective mysteries with intricate plots and logical deductions. It's perfect for readers who appreciate a methodical approach to solving crimes, with a focus on the clever unravelling of clues and alibis. The atmospheric setting and compelling narrative add an extra layer of intrigue, making it a must-read for fans of Golden Age crime novels.

The Hog's Back Mystery

Dr James Earle and his wife live in comfortable seclusion near the Hog's Back, a ridge in the North Downs in the beautiful Surrey countryside. When Dr Earle disappears from his cottage, Inspector French is called in to investigate. At first he suspects a simple domestic intrigue - and begins to uncover a web of romantic entanglements

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At first, he suspects a simple domestic intrigue and begins to uncover a web of romantic entanglements beneath the couple's peaceful rural life. The case soon takes a more complex turn. Other people vanish mysteriously, one of Dr Earle's house guests among them.

What is the explanation for the disappearances? If the missing people have been murdered, what can be the motive? This fiendishly complicated puzzle is one that only Inspector French can solve.

Freeman Wills Crofts was a master of the intricately and ingeniously plotted detective novel, and The Hog's Back Mystery shows him at the height of his powers.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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The Hog's Back Mystery is praised for displaying Inspector French at his finest, reflecting Freeman Wills Crofts' exceptional storytelling. The book is regarded as being among the author's top works, offering a meticulously crafted mystery that captivates readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712357975

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The British Library Publishing Division

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction Freeman Wills Crofts General Fiction Series: British Library Crime Classics

About the Author

Freeman Wills Crofts (1879 - 1957) was one of the pre-eminent writers in the golden age of British crime fiction. He was the author of more than thirty detective novels and was greatly admired by his peers, including Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler.