When headmaster Harold Medburn was found dead on Halloween night, no one shed tears, for Harold was a bully and none mourned his passing, except perhaps his wife Kitty.
Jack Robson is the school caretaker and since his wife’s death has recalled more and more his youthful love for Kitty. So when she is arrested for her husbands killing, Jack sets out to prove her innocence. To help him in his endeavour, he enlists the help of his daughter Patty.
This is very much a village tale, and no where does a class system exist so strongly, as in a small village where everyone knows their place. Thus the doggedness with which Jack and Patty go about seeking information is rather endearing. As the unpleasant side of Harold Medburn is slowly uncovered, the number of suspects increases. I thought I had it worked out, and then there is another murder, and I went back to the drawing board.
The story is told from multiple points of view, but Jack Robson’s voice was
the strongest, I think because Gordon Griffin portrayal of Jack Robson was first
class, and brought him so vividly to mind.
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Lizzie Hayes