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• THE CROOKED HOUSE '
John Rowland has added to bis record of thriller successes with ‘ The Crooked House.’ His new story is aptly titled, for in this house is assembled a distinctly ill-assorted company who have only one thing in common—an active detestation of their wealthy relation and benefactor, Marcus M'Cabe. Murderous assaults upon M'Cabe form the prelude to a series of exciting events which the imperturbable Inspector Shelley is called in to solve, and this he does'witlPhis uSual acumen. Incident-' ally; Shelley permits himself to become (in .his own words) “ emotionally involved” on this occasion. Mr Rowland develops his story with ingenuity and skill, and passes the-critical test of all mystery- stories .by commanding undivided interest until he stages a denouement that is as-surprising as it is effective. . His . many followers .will warmly welcome ‘ The Crooked House,’ our ..copy of which comes from Messrs Herbert Jenkins Ltd.
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Evening Star, Issue 23864, 19 April 1941, Page 4
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149NEW BOOKS Evening Star, Issue 23864, 19 April 1941, Page 4
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