Dead March for Penelope Blow

Slow and steady wins the case as a dedicated London policeman puzzles through a fatal fall, a financial mystery, and an eccentric familys many secrets (Kirkus Reviews). Miss Penelope Blows fatal fall from her bedroom window would seem like a tragic accident, if it werent for Penelopes multiple visits to Scotland Yard before her death, trying to get in touch with Inspector Littlejohn. Now, before he ever had a chance to talk to the woman, hes driven to look deeper into a case that may very well be murderwith no cooperation from Penelopes wealthy, secretive, and thoroughly odd family . . . As is often the case in Bellairs novels, his prose is often very wryly amusing. . . . One of his most readable tales, offering an interesting mix of characters and a satisfying puzzle to solve. Mysteries Ahoy