Golden Age (7) : The Ponson Case

By Freeman Wills Crofts this is a complicated and engaging crime drama first published in 1921 involves the investigation of the apparent suicide - later declared murder - of an old businessman on his estate. There are a number of possible culprits all with motive but also alibis, Inspector Tanner of the Yard is determined to find out the truth.

So begins a complicated and meticulous murder investigation. Mostly by the professionals though as its a Golden Age novel there is some amateur sleuthing too - but Tanner leads most of the investigation. It is quite wordy (probably could have done with a bit of an edit to be honest) but the plot is excellent.

Part of the Collins's Detective Club, reissued with the original artwork and is very stylish indeed.