Checkmate to Murder

Delve into the gripping world of E. C. R. Lorac's Checkmate to Murder, a captivating mystery published by British Library Publishing in 2020. Set against the backdrop of wartime London, this enthralling tale unfolds in an artist's studio where a gathering of guests finds their evening shattered by the shocking murder of a neighboring miser. When the victim's infantryman nephew stumbles upon the crime scene, Inspector Macdonald of Scotland Yard is called to unravel the web of alibis surrounding the partygoers. With 240 pages of suspense and intrigue, this paperback edition invites readers to join the detective in a race against time to solve the case and save the soldier from dire consequences. Perfect for fans of classic British mysteries, Checkmate to Murder promises to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.