Dead Yesterday (1916)

Dead Yesterday is a mystery novel written by Mary Agnes Hamilton and first published in 1916. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a small English village. The victim is a wealthy and unpopular woman, and the suspects include her estranged husband, her greedy nephew, and a mysterious visitor to the village. The investigation is led by Inspector Furnival, a shrewd and experienced detective who must navigate the complex relationships and secrets of the villagers to uncover the truth. As the investigation progresses, the suspects become increasingly desperate and the tension builds to a dramatic conclusion. Hamilton's writing is characterized by its attention to detail and its vivid portrayal of the English countryside. Dead Yesterday is a classic example of the Golden Age of detective fiction and remains a popular and influential work in the genre.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.