About “The Bloody Tower”
Dr. Launcelot Priestley is the protagonist of a 1938 mystery novel by John Rhode. The story begins with an old man, who has just learned of his son's death, pointing to a tower in the distance. The tower's mention is puzzling, as the body was found near it. A letter containing biblical references and strange shapes is also part of the mystery. Jimmy Waghorn and Inspector Hanslet investigate, leading them away from the crime scene. When they consult Dr. Priestley, he provides a cryptic suggestion that helps them uncover a significant discovery. The novel is the twenty-ninth in a series featuring the scientist-detective.
Book details
- First published
- 1938