The Harvest Murder

<p>A stolen jewel box a London crook on the run and a single clue lead a rural sergeant into a case that unfolds across farms pubs and police precincts. Set during the chaotic hop-picking season in Kent <em>The Harvest Murder</em> blends rustic charm with meticulous detection as Sergeant Wragge and Scotland Yard unravel the threads of a seemingly simple burglary. From fingerprints to false identities the case builds into a tightly coiled investigation where every pint served may hold a whisper of truth.</p><p>Dr. Priestley a brilliant but reclusive logician and amateur criminologist features in this book although-as in many later entries-he appears more in a consultative role. The active investigation is carried out by law enforcement officers with Priestley offering insight from the sidelines. </p>