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      Wycliffe and the House of Fear

      by W.J. Burley
      Published
      Dec 1995
      Main Genre
      Law Enforcement Law Enforcement
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      240
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      Series
      A Scotland Yard Mystery Book 20

      About This Book

      A troubling disappearance. A puzzling mystery. A new investigation for Detective Wycliffe.

      Detective Superintendent Wycliffe is holidaying in Cornwall when he meets the intriguing Kemp family. The Kemps have lived in Kellycork, their decaying family seat, for almost 500 years and have a tragic history. Roger Kemp's first wife disappeared mysteriously in what was presumed to be a boating accident and now the Kemps are struggling to maintain their family home. When Roger's wealthy second wife, Bridget, also disappears Wycliffe is inevitably drawn into the case.

      Wycliffe is troubled by the dysfunctional family he is investigating. Can the loss of their mother account for the Kemp children's strange behaviour or is there a more sinister explanation? And why is his main suspect doing so little to save himself?

      Why readers love W.J. Burley:

      'First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit.' Observer

      'You can always count on Wycliffe ... he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landscape ' Financial Times

      'Wycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced.' Mail on Sunday

      'Gripping.' The Times

      Fans of Ruth Rendell, Val McDermid and Peter Robinson will love W.J. Burley:

      1. Wycliffe and the Three-Toed P***y
      2. Wycliffe and How to Kill a Cat
      3. Wycliffe and the Guilt Edged Alibi
      4. Wycliffe and Death in a Salubrious Place
      5. Wycliffe and Death in Stanley Street
      6. Wycliffe and the Pea-Green Boat
      7. Wycliffe and the School Bullies
      8. Wycliffe and the Scapegoat
      9. Wycliffe in Paul's Court
      10. Wycliffe's Wild Goose Chase
      11. Wycliffe and the Beales
      12. Wycliffe and the Four Jacks
      13. Wycliffe and the Quiet Virgin
      14. Wycliffe and the Winsor Blue
      15. Wycliffe and the Tangled Web
      16. Wycliffe and the Cycle of Death
      17. Wycliffe and the Dead Flautist
      18. Wycliffe and the Last Rites
      19. Wycliffe and the Dunes Mystery
      20. Wycliffe and the House of Fear
      21. Wycliffe and the Redhead
      22. Wycliffe and the Guild of Nine

      * Each Inspector Wycliffe novel can be read as part of a series or as a standalone*

      Series Placement

      Book 20
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      Genres & Themes

      Genres

      Suspense

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      Law Enforcement

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