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Murder in the Stableyard
(1987)(Men of Subtle Craft)
(The fourth book in the Arnold Landon series)A novel by Roy Lewis
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Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?
Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.
“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times
“Tense and menacing.” Kirkus Reviews
Originally published as Men of Subtle Craft.
A hunter stalks the wild, wooded grounds of the Kilgour Estates.
But what — or who — is his quarry?
A haughty professor comes calling on Arnold Landon for research assistance. But he’s overlooked an important fact.
Landon already has a job at the council — along with a raft of superiors who’d rather he focused on the dispute at hand.
Namely, who is the rightful owner of the Kilgour Estates? And the opulent manor house in the grounds?
Dashing rake Patrick Yates insists it’s all his. But a black sheep in the family returns to claim otherwise.
Who is telling the truth?
While Landon’s still grappling with the complexities of the case, Yates turns up dead — an ancient arrow planted firmly in his chest.
And Landon realizes his search for answers is leading him down a dangerous path indeed.
Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing new mystery.
What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries
“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times
“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist
“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement
“Always a good read.” Berys
THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.
ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Genre: Mystery
Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?
Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.
“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times
“Tense and menacing.” Kirkus Reviews
Originally published as Men of Subtle Craft.
A hunter stalks the wild, wooded grounds of the Kilgour Estates.
But what — or who — is his quarry?
A haughty professor comes calling on Arnold Landon for research assistance. But he’s overlooked an important fact.
Landon already has a job at the council — along with a raft of superiors who’d rather he focused on the dispute at hand.
Namely, who is the rightful owner of the Kilgour Estates? And the opulent manor house in the grounds?
Dashing rake Patrick Yates insists it’s all his. But a black sheep in the family returns to claim otherwise.
Who is telling the truth?
While Landon’s still grappling with the complexities of the case, Yates turns up dead — an ancient arrow planted firmly in his chest.
And Landon realizes his search for answers is leading him down a dangerous path indeed.
Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing new mystery.
What everyone is saying about the Arnold Landon mysteries
“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times
“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist
“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement
“Always a good read.” Berys
THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.
ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Genre: Mystery
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