The Grey Lady

By Henry Seton Merriman

Book Overview

The Grey Lady is a mystery novel written by Henry Seton Merriman. The story is set in England in the late 19th century and revolves around the murder of a wealthy businessman, Mr. John Minute. The main suspect in the case is his young wife, who is known as the Grey Lady due to her pale complexion and somber attire.The investigation is led by Detective Inspector Jack Tarling, who is determined to find the true culprit and bring them to justice. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect a number of individuals, including Minute's business partner, his secretary, and even his own wife.As the investigation progresses, Tarling finds himself drawn to the Grey Lady, who he believes may hold the key to solving the case. However, as he gets closer to the truth, he realizes that his own life may be in danger.The Grey Lady is a classic mystery novel that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its intricate plot, well-drawn characters, and atmospheric setting, it is a must-read for fans of the genre.I do not mind telling you that the smallness of that proportion does away with the argument that the agreement was the ordinary 'rotas' of the Baleares. We know nothing--we can prove nothing. If you claimed the estate I might possibly wrest it from you --not by proof, but merely because the insular prejudice against a foreigner would militate against you in a Majorcan court of law. I cannot legally force you to hold the estate of the Val d'Erraha. I can only ask you as the daughter of one of my best friends to accept the benefit of a very small doubt.""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: 1419165038
• ISBN13: 9781419165030
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.2"