The Adventure Of The Cantankerous Old Lady

The Adventure of the Cantankerous Old Lady is a mystery novel written by Allen Grant. The story follows the investigation of a murder that takes place in a small English village. The victim is a wealthy and difficult old woman who was known to have many enemies. The detective tasked with solving the case is Mr. Horace Byatt, a retired police officer who has a reputation for being a skilled and methodical investigator.As Mr. Byatt delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that lead him to suspect several of the village's residents. Among the suspects are the victim's own family members, as well as a number of her acquaintances and employees.As the investigation progresses, Mr. Byatt must navigate a complex web of clues and red herrings in order to uncover the truth behind the murder. Along the way, he must also contend with the stubbornness and hostility of the victim's surviving family members, who are less than cooperative with the investigation.The Adventure of the Cantankerous Old Lady is a classic whodunit that will keep readers guessing until the very end. With its well-drawn characters, intricate plot, and clever twists, it is a must-read for fans of the mystery genre.The Cantankerous Old Lady flared up. 'Yes, and have my jewel-case stolen! Or find she was an English girl without one word of German. Or nurse her on the boat when I want to give my undivided attention to my own misfortunes. No, Amelia, I call it positively unkind of you to suggest such a thing. You're so unsympathetic! I put my foot down there. I will not take any temporary person.'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.