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"The Starvel Hollow Tragedy: An Inspector French Case" by Freeman Wills Crofts is a mystery novel where a skilled Inspector investigates a deadly fire in a distant Yorkshire home. The story focuses on Ruth Averill, an orphan whose uncle tragically dies in the fire, and Inspector French's thorough search for the truth. Ruth's life at Starvel is bleak, trapped under the roof of her stingy uncle. A visit to a friend offers her a glimpse of escape from her cheerless life, however news of a fire arrives, one that takes her uncle and another couple's lives. This tragedy sets off a journey filled with grief and uncertainty as Ruth processes her loss and its emotional impact on her life. With the help of an inquest, many pieces of the deceased's past begin to emerge, while unveiling potential clues that suggest criminal intent, leading Inspector French to decide if the fire was accidental or a carefully planned event.