Brown, London, 3/6), Roger Garnett has created a delightfully whimsical character in R. 1, Perkins—'R, '2. middle-aged, corpulent, bald-headed constable in' the Scotland Yard Records OMice. Although never previously having participated in the investigation of a serious crime, R. LP's extensive knowledge of human nature and' movements criminals of all types, enables him, Jduring a fortnignt's vacation, to solve the balling mystery of the death of fmiliionaire Start "Bedford, who is found dead in the Mappin Terrace }Pool of the London Z00 under highly suspicious circumstances. Whilst successfully investigating. this queer problem, RIP. takes advan-{tage of the occasion to win the hand Jot a beautiful American" heiress. in manner that is. well in keeping with his quaint characteristics, Full cent hoy. aad Pleasure in collecting names and which tells the story of some of the Dies" ig more that: amusing—it is a tonie—and is well Fecommended to readers who enjoy Jo good laugh with the many subtle: Wes of an ingeniously. written detec~
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