The Inheritance: A Charles Lenox Mystery
Charles Finch
2016, 304 pages
Mystery set in London in 1877
Charles Lenox, a detective, is asked by an old friend for some help. A man he knew from boarding school, Gerald Leigh, has come into a mysterious inheritance. Leigh, who has become a renowned scientist, is not sure if he wants to accept the inheritance. Is the inheritance from the same mysterious benefactor who paid for Leigh’s schooling? And is there a dark reason behind this gift? Leigh is sure someone is following him, and suddenly disappears. Charles must find Leigh, discover who the mysterious benefactor is, and if Leigh’s life is in danger?
This is the latest in a series, and has complex characters and a tricky, intricate plot. People who like traditional British mysteries will want to try these historical mysteries.
Robbin BaileyConcord Public Library
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