07 - Hand in the Dark by Arthur J. Rees

Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous year 1918, amidst the relentless Great War, lies an ancient English country house steeped in blood and mystery. This tranquil setting is disrupted when a young, listless wife organizes a gathering for her friends from the bustling city of London. Her invitees include war workers, men in uniform, and a renowned explorer with an affinity for jewels. The revelry ends in despair when shes found dead with a gunshot wound and an invaluable heirloom pearl necklace goes missing. Scotland Yard, seemingly barking up the wrong tree, is on the case. Will the celebrated private detective, Mr. Colwyn, be able to untangle this complex web of deceit and bring the murderer to justice? The answer lies within this riveting tale, masterfully narrated by Jacquerie.