Most Cunning Workmen (Arnold Landon #2)
Roy Lewis
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
4.30
· 10 ratings · 198 pages · Published: 14 Jun 1985
Are you seeking an enticing new mystery series, filled with first-rate characters, and breathtaking twists and turns?
Then meet Arnold Landon, mild-mannered history buff turned amateur sleuth.
“The skilful Mr Lewis has made Arnold Landon an unforgettable character.” New York Times
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Originally published as Most Cunning Workmen.
Arnold Landon can’t help but feel drawn to Oldham Manor, an atmospheric medieval house in the middle of nowhere.
When he is invited to catalogue the library there, he jumps at the chance. The place is a maze of musty old papers and books.
And that’s not all. Late one night, he stumbles on a secret passage, twisting deep under the ground.
Where will it take him? And why was it walled up?
When a stranger turns up dead in a ditch, Landon begins to realise that someone is watching his every move.
And they have a plan to ensure the past stays buried for good.
What did the victim know that was worth killing for?
Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, JD Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing new mystery.
What everyone is saying about Murder in the Manor
“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times
“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist
“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement
“Always a good read.” Berys
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THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is somewhat inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic background. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.
ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Book 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Book 9: MURDER BY THE QUAY
Book 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLY
Book 11: MURDER IN THE FIELD
Book 12: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE
Book 13: MURDER AT HAGGBURN HALL
Book 14: MURDER ON THE GOLF COURSE
Book 15: MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS
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