The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop (Mrs. Bradley Mysteries)

By Gladys Mitchell

Book Overview

A seaside village, a missing man, and a butcher's shop hiding a gruesome secret...

The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop is one of the most celebrated Golden Age of Detective Fiction classics by Gladys Mitchell, the brilliant creator of the eccentric psychoanalyst-detective Mrs. Bradley. Known for her razor-sharp wit, psychological insight, and delight in the macabre, Mitchell crafts a vintage murder mystery that is as chilling as it is clever. When Rupert Sethleigh mysteriously disappears, the quiet English village is thrown into scandal. Soon after, gruesome remains turn up in a butcher's shop, and suspicion spreads like wildfire. Enter the indomitable Mrs. Bradley, one of the most unconventional detectives in classic crime fiction. With her sharp mind and unflinching approach, she unravels a web of secrets, lies, and motives in this atmospheric British whodunit.

Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, The Mystery of a Butcher's Shop blends psychological detective fiction, dark comedy, and vintage crime intrigue. With its eccentric heroine, macabre humor, and village murder setting, this classic British mystery reprint remains a must-read for collectors and fans of Golden Age mysteries alike. Step into Gladys Mitchell's world of twisted puzzles, country village secrets, and unforgettable detective work-where nothing is ever quite what it seems.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1515467813
• ISBN13: 9781515467816
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Positronic Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"