Hue And Cry A Golden Age Mystery [Paperback]

I hate him worse than I hate snails, and worms, and slugs, and spiders with hairs down their legs&

Bride-to-be Mally was an unlikely fugitive from the police. It only happened because she became governess to millionaire Sir George Petersons little girl, Barbara. Barbara hated Pinko, her fathers slug-like secretary; and Mally had to agree. But Pinko liked Mallyhe wanted her; and if Pinko wants anything he cant have he is apt to be unpleasant. So when, a few days later, the Moguls priceless diamond was found in Mallys possession, the Slug was delighted. It was his chance. He had made a terrible mistake and now he could blame it on Mally. After all, if she had stolen the gem, they would believe anything of her&

Mollys escape from one dangerous situation leads her into a lethal criminal conspiracy in this classic mystery thriller, originally published in 1927. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Curtis Evans.

When I pick up a book by Patricia Wentworth I think, now to enjoy myselfand I always do. Mary Dell, Daily Mirror