Death in Desolation
Bellairs GeorgeChief Superintendent Littlejohn and Inspector Cromwell are assigned to the double murder, believing it to be the work of a notorious gang. However, it becomes apparent that the gang in question – the Black Lot – were arrested the night of the Quill’s death.
Could there still be a link between the Black Lot and the Quills? The Quill family is old and widespread and keep their secrets close. The Superintendent is determined to uncover Harry’s killer, but soon finds himself in a battle involving crafty lawyers and reticent family members.
What are the Quills hiding? Why are they so determined to keep Littlejohn in the dark?
Death in Desolation was first published in 1967.
Inspector Thomas Littlejohn of Scotland Yard is a shrewd yet courteous sleuth who splits his time between quaint English villages, the scenic Isle of Man and French Provinces. With a sharp tongue and a dry sense of humour, Littlejohn approaches his work with poise and confidence, shifting through red-herrings and solving even the most perplexing of cases.
'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times
'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times