The Disappearance of Mr Derwent

On the night of his wife's funeral, successful poet Mr Derwent leaves his house and disappears without a trace. Despite the assurances of Inspector Holt, Florence Derwent is convinced that her father has been murdered, and is determined to discover the truth, whatever it takes. Just what has become of Derwent? And could the mysterious woman in black, seen prowling the village at night, hold the key to the affair? When all is revealed, the final solution is more terrible and tragic than anything Florence could possibly have imagined...

A classic Victorian mystery novel, originally published in 1894.


Genre: Mystery