{"title":"Anthony Wynne","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the world of Anthony Wynne, a cherished name for aficionados of classic crime and thriller novels. Wynne, a pseudonym for the Scottish physician Robert McNair Wilson, is famous for weaving intricate tales filled with suspense and mystery. He captivated readers during the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, leaving a significant mark with his ingenious storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmongst his intriguing collection, \u003cem\u003eMurder of a Lady\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a prime example of his masterful command over the crime genre. Set against the brooding backdrop of a remote Scottish castle, this novel enthrals with its clever plotting and the charming yet astute detective work of Dr. Hailey—a recurring character in Wynne's novels. Readers are invited to piece together clues alongside Dr. Hailey as they delve into the mystery of a seemingly impossible murder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Wynne's works are perfect for fans of traditional whodunits, offering an enthralling escape into a world where every detail counts, and suspicion lurks at every corner. Explore our collection and uncover the captivating mysteries crafted by Wynne's brilliant mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"murder-of-a-lady-by-anthony-wynne-9780712356237","title":"Murder of a Lady","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMurder of a Lady\u003c\/i\u003e is set in Duchlan Castle, a gloomy and forbidding place in the Scottish Highlands. Late one night, the body of Mary Gregor, sister of the laird of Duchlan, is discovered in the castle. She has been stabbed to death in her bedroom, which is locked from within and the windows are barred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe only tiny clue to the culprit is a silver fish's scale, left on the floor next to Mary's body. Inspector Dundas is dispatched to Duchlan to investigate the case. The Gregor family and their servants are quick—perhaps too quick—to explain that Mary was a kind and charitable woman. However, Dundas uncovers a more complex truth, as the cruel character of the deceased continues to pervade the house even after her death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoon, further deaths that seem equally impossible occur, and the atmosphere grows ever darker. Superstitious locals believe that fish creatures from the nearby waters are responsible. Luckily for Inspector Dundas, the gifted amateur sleuth Eustace Hailey is on the scene and unravels a more logical solution to this most fiendish of plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnthony Wynne wrote some of the best locked-room mysteries from the golden age of British crime fiction. This cunningly plotted novel—one of Wynne's finest—has never been reprinted since 1931 and is long overdue for rediscovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072632537324,"sku":"9780712356237","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5c040db1022c2ae94d5b80b2abba8101.jpg?v=1765187445"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/anthony-wynne.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}