Introduction:
This set of seven books takes readers on an intriguing exploration of bibliophilic mysteries, where books hold secrets, and libraries become the backdrop for thrilling adventures. Join Terhune on a quest for knowledge, unravelling mysteries that blend the worlds of literature and suspense in this engaging collection
Titles In This Set:
And a Bottle of Rum
House with Crooked Walls
Work for the Hangman
A Case for Solomon
A Case of Books
Ten Trails to Tyburn
Seven Clues in Search of a Crime
Description:
And a Bottle of Rum
On the way home one evening in the Romney Marsh, Bookseller Theodore Terhune and friend Julia are caught in heavy coastal fog. A passing lorry provides some guidance on the narrow country roads, but the night ends with intentional mishap and a dead body.
House with Crooked Walls
Bookseller Theodore Terhune is asked to research the history of a decaying Elizabethan mansion for its new owner, Dr. Vicente Salvaterra. Long abandoned and shunned by the locals, the house has beautiful views but is rumoured to be cursed.
Work for the Hangman
Bookseller Theodore Terhune buys the substantial library of recently deceased James Strudgewick, a wealthy Yorkshireman who drowned at a local beauty spot. Deemed anaccidental death by the coroner.
A Case for Solomon
Fank Hugh Smallwood was first murdered on the 15th of April, 1927.Bookseller Theodore Terhune investigates an old homicide case after he stumbles on the freshly murdered corpse of seaman Frank Smallwood.
A Case of Books
When Theodore Terhune’s wealthy client Arthur Harrison is found stabbed and his library ransacked, the police suspect the murderer was looking for a book.
Ten Trails to Tyburn
When well known local vagrant "Peter the Hermit" dies of seemingly natural causes, the police uncover an old Bulgarian newspaper and a beautiful bejeweled comb worth substantial money in his ramshackle hut in the woods.
Seven Clues in Search of a Crime
While riding his bicycle home in Bray-in-the-Marsh, bookseller Theodore Terhune foils an attack on Helen Armstrong - a group of men were after something in her handbag.
