The Pit-Prop Syndicate

The Pit-Prop Syndicate by Freeman Wills Crofts is a classic detective novel published in 1922. It features Inspector French of Scotland Yard who is tasked with investigating a suspicious railway accident in which several lives were lost. As he delves deeper into the case French discovers that the accident may have been caused by a criminal conspiracy involving the owners of a timber company the Pit-Prop Syndicate. The novel is known for its intricate plot detailed investigation process and surprise ending. It is considered one of the best works of Crofts who was a prominent writer of the Golden Age of detective fiction.