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Aird, Catherine,

Dead heading / Catherine Aird. - p. cm.

Originally published: London: Allison & Busby, 2013.

When Jack Haines reports a break-in at his greenhouse, the motive of the intruder is unclear. Other than the destruction of some expensive orchids, no damage has been done and nothing seems to be missing. But Detectives Sloan and Crosby sense something sinister, and soon their suspicions are confirmed. Similar reports are multiplying and sabotage is the word on everyone's lips. The pair are drawn into an equally perplexing case when the mysterious Miss Enid Maude Osgathorp goes missing. Investigations begin at her deserted abode, Canonry Cottage, where the detectives soon discover that the house has been raided. Shattered glass is found in the larder and traces of blood bespatter the floor - a disturbing event has taken place, but the identity of the perpetrator is unknown. It soon becomes clear that the cases are linked, but will this provide the clues necessary to solve the mystery? Detectives Sloan and Crosby aim to find out.


ISBN: 9780750538459 (hbk.) 0750538457 (hbk.)

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB3B5692 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 016584605 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Sloan, C. D. (Fictitious character)--Fiction.
Crosby, Detective Constable W. (Fictitious character)--Fiction.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Detective and mystery fiction.
Large type books.

Dewey Class. No.: 823.914