The Devil's Hoof-Marks

By Rupert Gould

Book Overview

The Devil's Hoof-Marks is a novel written by Rupert T. Gould. The book is a mystery thriller that revolves around the murder of a young woman in a small village in rural England. The story is set in the 1920s and features a cast of quirky characters, including a detective, a local doctor, and a group of villagers who are all suspects in the murder case.The novel opens with the discovery of the body of a young woman named Mary Blyth in a field near the village of Little Worthy. The local police are unable to solve the case, so they call in a detective named Inspector Pointer to assist them. Pointer is a clever and astute detective who quickly begins to unravel the mystery of Mary's murder.As Pointer investigates the case, he discovers that Mary was not as innocent as she seemed. She had been involved in a love triangle with two of the villagers, and her death may have been the result of jealousy or revenge. Pointer also learns that there is a local legend about a devil who roams the countryside, leaving hoof-marks in his wake. Some of the villagers believe that the devil may have been responsible for Mary's death.The Devil's Hoof-Marks is a well-written and engaging mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Gould's writing is descriptive and atmospheric, and he does an excellent job of creating a sense of tension and suspense throughout the story. The characters are well-drawn and interesting, and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Overall, this is a highly recommended novel for fans of mystery and thriller fiction.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Oddities A Book of Unexplained Facts, by Rupert T. Gould. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766136205.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162828323
• ISBN13: 9781162828329
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 20 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.0" x 8.3" x 11.0"