The body of an ex-governor of Southmoore prison and archaeologist is found lying on the outskirts of a little Yorkshire town. Who has murdered him and with what motive? Is it revenge, robbery or fear? To protect the guilty person another mysterious murder is committed. The plot thickens as two innocent men are arrested for the crime . . . Only thanks to the persistence of a young London barrister and his clerk, the killer is discovered and hunted down to a terrible end.
J. S. Fletcher, one of the leading writers of detective fiction in the Golden Age, grants us another compelling mystery, rich in plot twists. The story plunges readers into a world of intrigue, murder, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
Fans of classic detective fiction will be captivated by Fletcher's intricate plot, rich character development, and the relentless pace of a narrative that keeps readers guessing until the very end. The Wrist Mark is a testament to Fletcher's prowess as a master storyteller in the genre of crime and mystery.