The Sloane Square Mystery

UK: Methuen, 1925. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The Sloane Square Mystery by Herbert Adams First Edition Methuen. 1925. No signs of previous ownership, contents clean throughout. Original publisher's catalogue still present mid-way through text. Covers are VG and without toning to spine. In original near VG pictorial dust jacket. Correctly priced at 3/6 net to spine. "The Sloane Square Mystery" is a detective novel written by Herbert Adams, first published in 1925. The story takes place in London and follows the investigation of the murder of a wealthy businessman named Sir Horace Fewbanks, who is found dead in his home in Sloane Square. The main character is Detective Inspector Chippenfield, who is assigned to the case. Along with his colleague, Sergeant Algy Lawrence, he interviews the various suspects, including Fewbanks' wife, daughter, and son-in-law, as well as his business associates and employees. As they dig deeper, they uncover a web of lies, deceit, and financial fraud that may have led to the murder. Chippenfield is a shrewd and determined detective, and he follows every lead, no matter how small, to solve the case. He also has a knack for understanding human behavior and uses it to his advantage in his interrogations. As the investigation progresses, the suspects become increasingly nervous and the tension builds. Adams creates a well-plotted mystery that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Overall, "The Sloane Square Mystery" is an engaging and entertaining novel that combines elements of a classic whodunit with a realistic portrayal of London society in the 1920s.