Furious Old Women: A Carolus Deene Mystery

In the quiet village of Gladhurst, the wealthy and sanctimonious Millicent Griggs meets an untimely end, her body hastily covered with earth in a freshly dug plot. Convinced that local hooligans are responsible, her indignant sister demands retribution. However, schoolmaster and seasoned investigator Carolus Deene suspects a deeper motive rooted in the bitter parochial rivalries dividing the community.

As Carolus delves into the affairs of Gladhurst, he encounters hostile family members, suspicious churchwardens, and a clash between religious factions. With Furious Old Women, Leo Bruce crafts an ingenious Golden Age style puzzle filled with sharp wit, eccentric village suspects, and biting social satire. Can Carolus unmask the cunning culprit before another resident meets a sinister fate?