Published in the United Kingdom as 'Castle-Dinas'

"Beautiful structure of mystery and bafflement." -- The New York Times

From the jacket: "There was mystery rampant in Castle-Dinas, although Tolefree at first didn't recognize it. He thought he was there to straighten out a lovers' quarrel -- until the telephone rang at dinner that night and turned a gay and charming atmosphere into one resembling a wake. Mrs. Lowell returned to the table with her face strained beyond her well-carried years. Mr. Lowell retired dejectedly into a shell. And Katherine, their daughter, became tense and distraught.
Later at Dr. Mapperley's, a succession of peculiar sounds kept Tolefree on his feet most of the night -- to the obvious dismay of Peter, the nautical butler.
And then they found the corpse -- the corpse with a vacant stare and pupils the size of a pin-point... Mr. Walling is noted not only for his excellent plots, but his subtle characterizations and portrayal of English country life. The picture of Castle-Dinas, situated on the rolling moors of Devonshire, and its leisurely way of life are pleasing highlights in this mystery from the pen of a master craftsman."

"Intricately plotted and logically solved." -- The Saturday Review

"English, equable and equitable." -- Kirkus

"R. A. J. Walling may well be called the dean of British mystery authors." -- Will Cuppy on Mr. Walling's achievements

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• Publication Date: June 24, 2013
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• Print Length: 222 Pages
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