The Middle Temple Murder

"The Middle Temple Murder" by J. S. Fletcher is a captivating mystery set in the aftermath of World War I. The story kicks off with the puzzling death of an old man discovered in Middle Temple Lane, immediately grabbing attention. Frank Spargo, a sharp newspaper sub-editor, gets pulled into the case when he learns the dead man, John Marbury, has ties to a lawyer named Ronald Breton. Spargo finds a note with Breton's name, starting a journey through secrets and legal puzzles. This sets the scene for a story packed with surprises, where the search for answers reveals a web of deceit and hidden connections.