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Under the moonlight on a quiet village green, an English bobbie discovers a corpse with its feet stuck in stocks. The victim, wealthy Andrew Vereker, was not well-liked, and his stabbing prompts little concern among locals. Inspector Hannasyde investigates, only to find the Vereker heirs—an eccentric and corrupt family—uncooperative. Each member had a motive tied to money: half-sister Antonia, forbidden from marrying her lover Rudolph; half-brother Kenneth, the heir; and the alluring Violet Williams. The plot thickens with the unexpected return of Roger, Vereker's supposedly "dead" brother. As Hannasyde narrows down the suspects, he grapples with their charming yet infuriating demeanor, questioning whether they are merely playing games or are more cunning than typical murder suspects. They revel in their roles, leading the inspector on a wild chase filled with false trails and frustrating antics. One cousin allies with Hannasyde, while the half-siblings attempt to mislead him. The inspector’s skills are tested, especially after a second murder occurs, leaving him in despair over the family's antics. Ultimately, the resolution to this baffling case comes from unexpected sources, delivering a surprising twist in a complex web of deceit.
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Death in the Stocks, Georgette Heyer
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