About “Situation Vacant”
This is the thirty-fourth mystery novel in a series featuring Inspector Arnold and amateur detective Desmond Merrion. The story begins when Green's daughter, Iris, goes missing after leaving home to retrieve her handbag from her workplace. She is later found dead in a sluice, and the initial investigation concludes it was an accident. However, three months later, the woman who replaced Iris as a secretary is found dead under suspicious circumstances. This second death raises questions, leading to the involvement of Scotland Yard. Inspector Arnold and Desmond Merrion work together to uncover the truth behind the deaths, solving a complex and clever mystery crafted by author Miles Burton.
Book details
- First published
- 1946