Wycliffe and the Beales

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The Beales are a reclusive family who share a house on the edge of Dartmoor, with only Gertrude Beale’s husband Frank able to run the family business. When there is a murder in the village, there is no apparent connection to the Beales, but Wycliffe uncovers more than he – or they – anticipated.

ISBN: 9780752858722 Author: Burley, W.J. Publisher: Orion Publishing Co Publication Date: 4th November 2004 Imprint: Orion Books Cover: Paperback Dewey: 823.914 (edition:22) Pages: 191 Language: English Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subject:

A mysterious death … an eccentric family living on the edge of Dartmoor … And Chief Superintendent Wycliffe has one of his most complex cases to date.

The Cornish Detective series

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The Beales are an odd, reclusive family living in Ashill House, on the edge of Dartmoor: old Simon has withdrawn from active life; Nicholas and Gertrude confine themselves respectively to war games and the bottle; young Edward takes long painting expeditions on the moor. Only Frank Vicary, Gertrude’s husband, is able to run the family business with enough drive to compensate for the failings of the others.

When there is a murder in the village, there seems no reason to connect it with the Beales. But once Chief Superintendent Wycliffe is on the case, his investigation uncovers far more than he – or the Beales – anticipated …

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