Suspicions of Mr Whicher, Paperback/Kate Summerscale

A Victorian whodunnit, as a man is murdered in his elegant house in Wiltshire. Even worse, it soon becomes clear that the killer is still in the house, as all the doors are locked from the inside. Sold nearly 100,000 copies in hardback. For fans of Conan Doyle, Wilkie Collins and Agatha Christie. 'A page-turning merging of scrupulous research with vivid storytelling. Full of atmosphere and striking detail, it is a triumph' }Observer{. Publication brought forward as selected for Richard & Judy.