The Middle Temple Murder

By J.S. Fletcher and Joseph Smith Fletcher

Book Overview

The Middle Temple Murder is a classic mystery novel written by J.S. Fletcher. The story revolves around the murder of a young woman named Mary Bannister, who is found dead in the Middle Temple Hall in London. The investigation is led by Inspector James Poole of Scotland Yard, who must navigate a web of suspects and motives to uncover the truth behind the murder.As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that Mary Bannister's death is linked to a mysterious man known only as ""X."" Poole must race against time to catch X before he strikes again, while also dealing with the various personal and professional challenges that come with his job.The Middle Temple Murder is a gripping and suspenseful 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 classic detective fiction.All this led up to the appearance of Mr. Aylmore, M.P., in the witness-box. And Spargo knew and felt that it was that appearance for which the crowded court was waiting. Thanks to his own vivid and realistic specials in the Watchman, everybody there had already become well and thoroughly acquainted with the mass of evidence represented by the nine witnesses who had been in the box before Mr. Aylmore entered it. They were familiar, too, with the facts which Mr. Aylmore had permitted Spargo to print after the interview at the club, which Ronald Breton arranged. Why, then, the extraordinary interest which the Member of Parliament's appearance aroused?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: 1419172751
• ISBN13: 9781419172755
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.7" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Very enjoyable romp

An immensely enjoyable detective romp, first published in 1919. The writing is sometimes a bit stiff and pompous, but the plot is satisfyingly dense, the mystery is intriguing, and the atmosphere and characterization (which are the point of the whole thing) are top-notch. My favourite was the old stamp dealer who exclaims, "You think and argue on modern lines -- which are, of course, highly superior."