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Affiche du document In the Face of the Verdict — In the Face of the Verdict
John Rhode
1h58min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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158 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h58min.
After the inquest that the death of Major Walter Bedworthy was an accident due to drowning, his friend summons in Priestley due to his belief that it was in fact murder. This proves to be the case when the dead man's brother is also found drowned a few days later. Assisted by Superintendent Hanslet and Inspector Waghorn of Scotland Yard, Priestley sets out to unmask the cunning killer.

In the Face of the Verdict
John Rhode
1h58min30
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158 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h58min.
After the inquest that the death of Major Walter Bedworthy was an accident due to drowning, his friend summons in Priestley due to his belief that it was in fact murder. This proves to be the case when the dead man's brother is also found drowned a few days later. Assisted by Superintendent Hanslet and Inspector Waghorn of Scotland Yard, Priestley sets out to unmask the cunning killer.

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Affiche du document The Domestic Agency — The Domestic Agency
John Rhode
1h24min45
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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113 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h25min.
The true motive for the murder is introduced very late on, so as to conceal the identity of the killer. Gangland elements in the plot. The method of murder is very clever and there are a few genuine suspects.

The Domestic Agency
John Rhode
1h24min45
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113 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h25min.
The true motive for the murder is introduced very late on, so as to conceal the identity of the killer. Gangland elements in the plot. The method of murder is very clever and there are a few genuine suspects.

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Affiche du document Dr. Goodwood's Locum — Dr. Goodwood's Locum
John Rhode
1h47min15
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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143 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h47min.
In the market town of Patham, Doctor Greenwood takes his annual August holiday with his wife and hires a locum to take over the practice while he is away. But his replacement Stephen Thornhill goes missing after just a few days, and when a body is discovered Scotland Yard are called in to investigate with the assistance of Priestley.

Dr. Goodwood's Locum
John Rhode
1h47min15
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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143 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h47min.
In the market town of Patham, Doctor Greenwood takes his annual August holiday with his wife and hires a locum to take over the practice while he is away. But his replacement Stephen Thornhill goes missing after just a few days, and when a body is discovered Scotland Yard are called in to investigate with the assistance of Priestley.

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Affiche du document Open Verdict — Open Verdict
John Rhode
1h25min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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114 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h25min.
There was motive enough for the murder of Fred Dunstable, but when Inspector ‘Jimmy’ Waghorn is sent down to the little village of Cradwell to investigate his death, he finds it difficult to be satisfied with any of the solutions offered by the local police. Whose was the half-smoked cigarette found near the body? Why did Kenneth Neasden want £100 so desperately? It is not until further violence has been done that the answers to these and many other questions are found. An ingeniously contrived plot and a gripping climax.

Open Verdict
John Rhode
1h25min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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114 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h25min.
There was motive enough for the murder of Fred Dunstable, but when Inspector ‘Jimmy’ Waghorn is sent down to the little village of Cradwell to investigate his death, he finds it difficult to be satisfied with any of the solutions offered by the local police. Whose was the half-smoked cigarette found near the body? Why did Kenneth Neasden want £100 so desperately? It is not until further violence has been done that the answers to these and many other questions are found. An ingeniously contrived plot and a gripping climax.

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Affiche du document The Secret Meeting — The Secret Meeting
John Rhode
1h37min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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130 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h37min.
The discovery of a seemingly unidentifiable corpse in a shabby block of offices off the Gray's Inn Road in central London inexplicably proves to be linked to the assassination of a member of parliament with secret communist ties on an express train heading northwards.

The Secret Meeting
John Rhode
1h37min30
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130 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h37min.
The discovery of a seemingly unidentifiable corpse in a shabby block of offices off the Gray's Inn Road in central London inexplicably proves to be linked to the assassination of a member of parliament with secret communist ties on an express train heading northwards.

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Affiche du document Nothing But The Truth — Nothing But The Truth
John Rhode
1h48min45
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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145 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h49min.
The wealthy Henry Watlington mysteriously disappears after an evening out, after his chauffeur is too drunk to drive him home, and shortly afterwards his body is found hidden in an AA Phone box by the side of the road. Jimmy Waghorn is assigned to the case and with clues from Priestley is able to crack the mystery.

Nothing But The Truth
John Rhode
1h48min45
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145 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h49min.
The wealthy Henry Watlington mysteriously disappears after an evening out, after his chauffeur is too drunk to drive him home, and shortly afterwards his body is found hidden in an AA Phone box by the side of the road. Jimmy Waghorn is assigned to the case and with clues from Priestley is able to crack the mystery.

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Affiche du document Death in Wellington Road — Death in Wellington Road
John Rhode
1h47min15
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143 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h47min.
After a man is found gassed to death in a Cornish coastal resort, Superintendent Jimmy Waghorn takes up the case with the long-distance assistance of his mentor Doctor Priestley in London. Priestley is able to cast doubt on the police's view that the dead man's young housekeeper, now missing, is responsible for the crime.

Death in Wellington Road
John Rhode
1h47min15
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143 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h47min.
After a man is found gassed to death in a Cornish coastal resort, Superintendent Jimmy Waghorn takes up the case with the long-distance assistance of his mentor Doctor Priestley in London. Priestley is able to cast doubt on the police's view that the dead man's young housekeeper, now missing, is responsible for the crime.

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Affiche du document The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated — The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated
John Rhode
1h34min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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126 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h34min.
The House on Tollard Ridge is one of the early and most atmospheric mysteries featuring Dr. Lancelot Priestley, the brilliant and imperturbable armchair detective created by John Rhode (pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street). A master of rational deduction, Priestley returns in this intricately plotted tale of murder, deception, and hidden motives beneath a veneer of rural peace. The story begins with the death of a man in a remote house on Tollard Ridge, under circumstances that seem accidental—perhaps even natural. But as the facts emerge, inconsistencies appear, and quiet suspicions grow. Local authorities struggle to make sense of the evidence, and it soon becomes clear that the case demands more than routine investigation. Enter Dr. Priestley, whose cold logic and scientific detachment begin to reveal the sinister truth behind the quiet façade. Rhode’s hallmark is his realistic approach to detection: no melodrama, no flamboyant sleuthing—just careful analysis, credible methods, and an emphasis on motive and means. The House on Tollard Ridge exemplifies this “humdrum” style, praised by critics and fans of classic British mystery fiction alike. This novel offers a satisfying puzzle, a vividly drawn English countryside setting, and a resolution that is both surprising and methodically sound. Perfect for admirers of Freeman Wills Crofts, R. Austin Freeman, and other champions of logical detective work, The House on Tollard Ridge is a golden-age gem well worth rediscovering.

The House on Tollard Ridge: A Dr Priestley Detective Novel. Illustrated
John Rhode
1h34min30
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126 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h34min.
The House on Tollard Ridge is one of the early and most atmospheric mysteries featuring Dr. Lancelot Priestley, the brilliant and imperturbable armchair detective created by John Rhode (pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street). A master of rational deduction, Priestley returns in this intricately plotted tale of murder, deception, and hidden motives beneath a veneer of rural peace. The story begins with the death of a man in a remote house on Tollard Ridge, under circumstances that seem accidental—perhaps even natural. But as the facts emerge, inconsistencies appear, and quiet suspicions grow. Local authorities struggle to make sense of the evidence, and it soon becomes clear that the case demands more than routine investigation. Enter Dr. Priestley, whose cold logic and scientific detachment begin to reveal the sinister truth behind the quiet façade. Rhode’s hallmark is his realistic approach to detection: no melodrama, no flamboyant sleuthing—just careful analysis, credible methods, and an emphasis on motive and means. The House on Tollard Ridge exemplifies this “humdrum” style, praised by critics and fans of classic British mystery fiction alike. This novel offers a satisfying puzzle, a vividly drawn English countryside setting, and a resolution that is both surprising and methodically sound. Perfect for admirers of Freeman Wills Crofts, R. Austin Freeman, and other champions of logical detective work, The House on Tollard Ridge is a golden-age gem well worth rediscovering.

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Affiche du document Murder at Bratton Grange. Illustrated — Murder at Bratton Grange. Illustrated
John Rhode
1h19min30
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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106 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h19min.
Murder at Bratton Grange is a classic example of the ingenious plotting and scientific precision that defined John Rhode’s contribution to the Golden Age of detective fiction. Featuring his celebrated sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this novel delivers a meticulously crafted murder mystery set against the backdrop of an English country estate steeped in secrets and shadows. When a guest is found dead under suspicious circumstances at Bratton Grange, a quiet and respectable country house, local authorities are quick to suspect accident—or suicide. But when evidence begins to contradict appearances, Dr. Priestley is called in to apply his signature logic and methodical reasoning. What follows is an absorbing investigation involving a tangled web of motives, opportunities, and concealed identities. Rhode, the pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street, was a master of the "humdrum" detective novel—stories grounded in realism, technical detail, and credible procedures. Murder at Bratton Grange is no exception: it combines a traditional whodunit structure with keen psychological insight and a solution that satisfies both emotionally and intellectually. Perfect for fans of Freeman Wills Crofts and R. Austin Freeman, this novel is a must-read for lovers of classic British crime. It’s a compelling reminder that murder, even in the most respectable of places, often hides in plain sight—and that truth requires sharp eyes and sharper minds to uncover.

Murder at Bratton Grange. Illustrated
John Rhode
1h19min30
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106 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h19min.
Murder at Bratton Grange is a classic example of the ingenious plotting and scientific precision that defined John Rhode’s contribution to the Golden Age of detective fiction. Featuring his celebrated sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this novel delivers a meticulously crafted murder mystery set against the backdrop of an English country estate steeped in secrets and shadows. When a guest is found dead under suspicious circumstances at Bratton Grange, a quiet and respectable country house, local authorities are quick to suspect accident—or suicide. But when evidence begins to contradict appearances, Dr. Priestley is called in to apply his signature logic and methodical reasoning. What follows is an absorbing investigation involving a tangled web of motives, opportunities, and concealed identities. Rhode, the pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street, was a master of the "humdrum" detective novel—stories grounded in realism, technical detail, and credible procedures. Murder at Bratton Grange is no exception: it combines a traditional whodunit structure with keen psychological insight and a solution that satisfies both emotionally and intellectually. Perfect for fans of Freeman Wills Crofts and R. Austin Freeman, this novel is a must-read for lovers of classic British crime. It’s a compelling reminder that murder, even in the most respectable of places, often hides in plain sight—and that truth requires sharp eyes and sharper minds to uncover.

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Affiche du document The Case of Constance Kent — The Case of Constance Kent
John Rhode
1h35min15
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127 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h35min.
This is an account of the curious murder case in which the sixteen-year-old Constance Kent was the central figure. In a little village in Somerset a small boy was murdered in mysterious circumstances, and suspicion centred on many persons, one after another. Jonathan Whicher, one of the greatest of Scotland Yard detectives, was sent down to unravel the mystery. From the most slender clues he built up a case against Constance Kent, a sister of the victim, and she was arrested. The proceedings were ultimately stayed owing to the agitation from the Public and the Press, and Whicher's career was ruined. Years later the girl confessed to the crime.

The Case of Constance Kent
John Rhode
1h35min15
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127 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h35min.
This is an account of the curious murder case in which the sixteen-year-old Constance Kent was the central figure. In a little village in Somerset a small boy was murdered in mysterious circumstances, and suspicion centred on many persons, one after another. Jonathan Whicher, one of the greatest of Scotland Yard detectives, was sent down to unravel the mystery. From the most slender clues he built up a case against Constance Kent, a sister of the victim, and she was arrested. The proceedings were ultimately stayed owing to the agitation from the Public and the Press, and Whicher's career was ruined. Years later the girl confessed to the crime.

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Affiche du document The Harvest Murder — The Harvest Murder
John Rhode
1h42min00
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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136 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h42min.
The novel takes place in rural Kent during the hop-picking season. A burglary takes place and the complex circumstances surrounding it led to Sergeant Wragge of the local force calling in Scotland Yard. It is only through the deductions of Priestley, however, that it is realised that his is a case of murder.

The Harvest Murder
John Rhode
1h42min00
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136 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h42min.
The novel takes place in rural Kent during the hop-picking season. A burglary takes place and the complex circumstances surrounding it led to Sergeant Wragge of the local force calling in Scotland Yard. It is only through the deductions of Priestley, however, that it is realised that his is a case of murder.

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Affiche du document Vegetable Duck — Vegetable Duck
John Rhode
1h29min15
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119 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h29min.
At the London service flat where she lives with her husband, dies after eating a meal which later analysis shows was infused with digitalis. Scotland Yard at first suspect her husband, who had been called away by a telephone call of murdering her. However, with the assistance of Priestley, the investigating officer is able to prove this is a long-premeditated crime by someone else.

Vegetable Duck
John Rhode
1h29min15
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119 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h29min.
At the London service flat where she lives with her husband, dies after eating a meal which later analysis shows was infused with digitalis. Scotland Yard at first suspect her husband, who had been called away by a telephone call of murdering her. However, with the assistance of Priestley, the investigating officer is able to prove this is a long-premeditated crime by someone else.

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Affiche du document The Mysterious Suspect — The Mysterious Suspect
John Rhode
1h22min30
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110 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h22min.
In The Mysterious Suspect, wealthy industrialist Peter Horningtoft is found dead in his study after apparently drinking poison from a bottle sent to him as a rheumatism treatment. Jimmy Waghorn is called in and blunders through the case initially until assisted by Dr Priestley. A second murder, disguised as a suicide, re-ignites the investigation.

The Mysterious Suspect
John Rhode
1h22min30
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110 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h22min.
In The Mysterious Suspect, wealthy industrialist Peter Horningtoft is found dead in his study after apparently drinking poison from a bottle sent to him as a rheumatism treatment. Jimmy Waghorn is called in and blunders through the case initially until assisted by Dr Priestley. A second murder, disguised as a suicide, re-ignites the investigation.

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Affiche du document Death Takes a Partner — Death Takes a Partner
John Rhode
1h27min00
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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116 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h27min.
No two men could have been more opposite in every way than Wilfred and Clarence Cheriton. Wilfred, forever immersed in some engineering experiment, had little use for people and business activities, whereas Clarence was a sociable man with a gift for selling the products of the Cheriton Engineering Works, of which he and his cousins were partners. If only the two cousins could have made allowances for their differences, it was a partnership which should have worked well. But they couldn't, and the sudden death of Wilfred led Inspector James Waghorn of New Scotland Yard to make some very searching inquiries into the affairs of the Cheriton family. Once again, 'Jimmy' Waghorn is helped in his investigations by the enigmatic advice of Dr. Priestley, while Sergeant King's encyclopedic knowledge of the underworld plays its part in the solving of a particularly ingenious crime.

Death Takes a Partner
John Rhode
1h27min00
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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116 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h27min.
No two men could have been more opposite in every way than Wilfred and Clarence Cheriton. Wilfred, forever immersed in some engineering experiment, had little use for people and business activities, whereas Clarence was a sociable man with a gift for selling the products of the Cheriton Engineering Works, of which he and his cousins were partners. If only the two cousins could have made allowances for their differences, it was a partnership which should have worked well. But they couldn't, and the sudden death of Wilfred led Inspector James Waghorn of New Scotland Yard to make some very searching inquiries into the affairs of the Cheriton family. Once again, 'Jimmy' Waghorn is helped in his investigations by the enigmatic advice of Dr. Priestley, while Sergeant King's encyclopedic knowledge of the underworld plays its part in the solving of a particularly ingenious crime.

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Affiche du document Death of a Bridegroom — Death of a Bridegroom
John Rhode
1h27min45
Romans policiers, polars, thrillers
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117 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h28min.
In Death of a Bridegroom, Inspector Jimmy Waghorn investigates the death of a man found hanging in his workshop on the morning of his wedding day. Initially, the death is believed a suicide, but doubts begin to arise and Dr. Priestley is brought in to assist the police in solving the murder mystery.

Death of a Bridegroom
John Rhode
1h27min45
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117 pages. Temps de lecture estimé 1h28min.
In Death of a Bridegroom, Inspector Jimmy Waghorn investigates the death of a man found hanging in his workshop on the morning of his wedding day. Initially, the death is believed a suicide, but doubts begin to arise and Dr. Priestley is brought in to assist the police in solving the murder mystery.

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