EPISODE · May 16, 2025 · 26 MIN
20 - Cask by Freeman Wills Crofts
from Cask · host Freeman Wills Crofts
Crofts’ inaugural masterpiece, Cask, is a 1920 detective mystery that still captivates readers even after he wrote countless other novels throughout his nearly four-decade-long career. The plot thickens when a cask, presumed to be full of statuary, is inadvertently damaged during its unloading in London, revealing a shocking surprise. The ensuing mystery stirs the curiosity-- will Inspector Burnley crack the case? Tune in to this thrilling narrative by Verla Viera to find out.
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