The Murder At Jex Farm

By George Ira Brett

Book Overview

The Murder At Jex Farm is a thrilling murder mystery novel written by George Ira Brett. The story revolves around the murder of a wealthy farmer named Jex, who is found dead in his own farm. The local police are clueless about the murder and the case is handed over to the famous detective, Inspector Stoddard.As the investigation progresses, Inspector Stoddard uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and jealousy among the suspects. The list of suspects includes Jex's family members, his business partners, and his employees. Each one of them has a motive to kill Jex and Inspector Stoddard must use his wit and intelligence to unravel the mystery.The story is set in the English countryside and the author has done a remarkable job of capturing the essence of rural life. The characters are well-developed and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the readers engaged till the very end.Overall, The Murder At Jex Farm is a gripping murder mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery novel.The facts of the case were simple enough. A young woman had been found lying at the orchard gate of the farm, 37 1 2 yards from the house, dead, with a bullet in her head. Suicide was out of the question, for there was no pistol about, and it was not in evidence that the girl had any cause for despondency. There was no reason for her taking her life. But then again, she was not known to have an enemy.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: 1419174789
• ISBN13: 9781419174780
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"