At Lady Katharine's visible rejection of her son, Baldwin feels deeply disturbed about the new heir's apparent lack of protection. For having inherited a large estate and much wealth, the boy will doubtless have made dangerous enemies When Herbert is reported dead only a few days later, however, the evidence seems to show that the boy was accidentally run over by a horse and cart. But Baldwin nevertheless suspects foul play. And as he and Simon begin to investigate the facts, they are increasingly convinced that Herbert was murdered. There is no doubt that there are many in Throwleigh who would have likes to see Herbert dead, but little do Baldwin and Simon realise that their investigation will lead them to the most sinister and shocking murderer they have yet encountered.
Most writers have a consistency to their careers.
They scribble tales at school, they progress to university to study English and Literature, and take on a job working for a newspaper while creating their masterpieces in the evenings. My history wasn't so simple. Early in my school career I decided I had no aptitude for essays and chose sciences. After two years, out of work and degree-less, I decided to find a profession which needed no training. I became a salesman and roamed the south east of England selling computers, software, leasing, and anything else to do with boxes that produce paper.