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Set in a military hospital during the Blitz, Green for Danger is widely regarded as a classic mystery from the Golden Age of the detective story. When a patient and a nurse are murdered, Inspector Cockrill finds himself with six possible suspects.

Set in a military hospital during the blitz, this novel is one of Brand's most intricately plotted detection puzzles, executed with her characteristic cleverness and gusto. When a patient dies under the anesthetic and later the presiding nurse is murdered, Inspector Cockrill... Read Full Overview

According to H.R.F. Keating, Green for Danger is the last golden crown of the Golden Age detective story. It is a splendidly worked out detection puzzle . . . with substantial characters and . . . delightfully warm vivacity. It is also a brilliant depiction of life in England... Read Full Overview

In World War II England, a military hospital may hide a murderer: " Brand] could construct puzzles with the best of them" (Elizabeth George).



As German V-1 rockets rain down on the English countryside, the men and women of the military hospitals fight to... Read Full Overview

In World War II England, a military hospital may hide a murderer: " Brand] could construct puzzles with the best of them" (Elizabeth George).



As German V-1 rockets rain down on the English countryside, the men and women of the military hospitals fight to... Read Full Overview