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‘A writer of stealthy brilliance . . . the Miss Marple of crime fiction.' Andrew Taylor

Do you love a classic English whodunit? Then meet your favourite new gentleman sleuth: whip-smart Oxford don, Dr Patrick Grant.

He loves rhyming verse, witty banter, strong coffee and solving impossible mysteries from history.…

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1 author picked Dead in the Morning as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Classic country house mystery with secrets, motives, village gossip, and a delightfully cerebral sleuth who'd rather be reading Shakespeare than interrogating suspects. Perfect for fans of traditional whodunits!

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