Mr. Zero

By Patricia Wentworth

When Gay Hardwicke's cousin Sylvia begs for her help, Gay finds herself drawn into a tangled web of blackmail and mystery. Sylvia's husband, the wealthy Sir Francis Colesborough, forbids her from playing cards -- but Sylvia has lost a fortune and is being blackmailed by the enigmatic "Mr. Zero."

As Gay tries to unravel the mystery and protect her cousin, a sudden murder throws everyone under suspicion. With the police closing in and the stakes rising, Gay must use all her wits to unmask the killer before it's too late.

Patricia Wentworth, master of the classic British mystery, weaves a tale of secrets, betrayal, and danger that will keep you guessing until the very end. Join Gay on a thrilling quest for the truth in this page-turning Golden Age detective novel.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Alien Ebooks
• Release date: Mar 17, 2024
• ISBN: 9781667632117

Patricia Wentworth

Patricia Wentworth (1878–1961) was one of the masters of classic English mystery writing. Born in India as Dora Amy Elles, she began writing after the death of her first husband, publishing her first novel in 1910. In the 1920s, she introduced the character who would make her famous: Miss Maud Silver, the former governess whose stout figure, fondness for Tennyson, and passion for knitting served to disguise a keen intellect. Along with Agatha Christie’s Miss Marple, Miss Silver is the definitive embodiment of the English style of cozy mysteries.