The Mystery of the Brewer's Suicide

Dishonesty poisoned his heart.

Distrust ruined his life.

Despair drove him to die.

Mr Ford has had a bad week, culminating in the discovery of a dead man's hanging corpse.

Things just seem to be going from bad to worse. The job he loved is gone. The friendship he valued is lost. He almost feels as if someone is out to ruin his life.

Despite his anguish, he wants to make things right. There is something wrong with the stories he has been told about the demise of his friend and his business, he just does not know what that might be.

He needs fresh eyes to reveal the truth and prove to him that his loyalty was not misplaced, so he turns to Colonel Bainbridge and his niece Victoria.

Now the pair are out to find a killer who has no qualms about who they might hurt. But can they track down the mysterious poisoner before the whole of Norwich is under his thrall?

The Mystery of the Brewer's Suicide is the thirteenth novel featuring the unusual detective duo of Colonel Bainbridge and Victoria Bovington, in this satisfyingly funny murder mystery series by Evelyn James.

If you love quirky, cosy, detective partnerships, with Victorian flare and a hint of humour then you'll love Evelyn James' latest light-hearted murder mystery series.

Buy The Mystery of the Brewer's Suicide and begin your new crime solving adventure with the irrepressible Bainbridge and Victoria today.

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