The Yew Tree's Shade - originally published in 1954 - is a Frances Pettigrew mystery, and was published in the US as Death Walks the Woods.
Francis Pettigrew, a former barrister and sometimes amateur detective, is plucked out of what promises to be a peaceful retirement in the Home Counties to deputise for the County Court judge. The proceedings offer him some unexpected insights into the lives of the new neighbours that he has - until now - only observed through his field glasses.
When the body of a penniless widow known for her good works is found on Yew Hill, a famous local beauty spot, Pettigrew is drawn into the case as a witness. Despite his best efforts to leave the inquiry to the police, it is he, with the unconscious help of a teenage boy, who puts the finishing touches on the solution.
'Cyril Hare's style is easy and fluent, and his books are eminently readable ... A great novelist.' "Spectator"
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The Yew Tree's Shade - originally published in 1954 - is a Frances Pettigrew mystery, and was published in the US as Death Walks the Woods.
Francis Pettigrew, a former barrister and sometimes amateur detective, is plucked out of what promises to be a peaceful retirement in the Home Counties to deputise for the County Court judge. The proceedings offer him some unexpected insights into the lives of the new neighbours that he has - until now - only observed through his field glasses.
When the body of a penniless widow known for her good works is found on Yew Hill, a famous local beauty spot, Pettigrew is drawn into the case as a witness. Despite his best efforts to leave the inquiry to the police, it is he, with the unconscious help of a teenage boy, who puts the finishing touches on the solution.
'Cyril Hare's style is easy and fluent, and his books are eminently readable ... A great novelist.' "Spectator"
Imprint | Faber and Faber |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | December 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
Authors | Cyril Hare |
Dimensions | 198 x 126 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback - Trade |
Pages | 204 |
Edition | Main |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-571-24786-8 |
Barcode | 9780571247868 |
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LSN | 0-571-24786-5 |