About “The House on Tollard Ridge”
Dr. Launcelot Priestley investigates the murder of Samuel Barton at his isolated home on Tollard Ridge. The initial suspect is his son Arthur, who is arrested and put on trial. Samuel's ward and heiress, Kitty, hopes to use the inheritance to escape her unfulfilling marriage. A second death prompts Priestley's involvement, and he uncovers a complex murder scheme. The story is part of a long-running mystery series.
Book details
- First published
- 1938