The Case of the Black Twenty-Two: An Anthony Bathurst Mystery
<p><em>“Mr. Laurence P. Stewart was murdered last night in his library. He was found with his skull battered in!”</em></p><p>Peter Daventry, a young lawyer, receives instructions from a rich client to purchase three valuable artefacts once belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s a singular request, with no limit on the money to be paid at the auction. But the day after Daventry inspects the items, they are stolen from the auction house and a security guard is found horribly murdered.</p><p>The next morning, Daventry and his colleagues are startled to discover that the client, miles away at his country house, has also been slain – in a room locked from the inside. Faced with such a dilemma, there’s only one thing that can be done – call for Anthony Bathurst, detective extraordinaire.</p><p><em>The Case of the Black Twenty-Two</em> was originally published in 1928. This new edition includes an introduction by crime fiction historian Steve Barge.</p><p>“Convincingly detailed” <em>Birmingham Gazette</em></p><p>“A skilful piece of work” <em>Bystander</em></p><p>“An exciting murder mystery” <em>Daily Whig</em></p><p>“A fine yarn, splendidly told” <em>Western Mail</em></p><p>“There is a realism and directness about this mystery story that ranks it among the best” <em>Dundee Courier</em></p>