A case of mice and murder / Sally Smith.
The first in a delightful new mystery series set in the hidden heart of London's legal world, introducing a wonderfully unwilling sleuth, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose. When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on a sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case-the disputed authorship of bestselling children's book Millie the Temple Church Mouse-that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep. But even he cannot fail to notice the judge's dusty bare feet, in shocking contrast to his flawless evening dress, nor the silver carving knife sticking out of his chest. In the shaded courtyards and ancient buildings of the Inner Temple, the hidden heart of London's legal world, murder has spent centuries confined firmly to the casebooks. Until now . . . The police can enter the Temple only by consent, so who better to investigate this tragic breach of law and order than a man who prizes both above all things? But murder doesn't answer to logic or reasoned argument, and Gabriel soon discovers that the Temple's heavy oak doors are hiding more surprising secrets than he'd ever imagined . . .
Record details
- ISBN: 9781639736928
- ISBN: 1639736921
- ISBN: 9781526668738
- ISBN: 1526668734
- ISBN: 9781526668707
- ISBN: 152666870X
- Physical Description: 327 pages : map ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: London, England, United Kingdom : Raven Books, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2024
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- 1 current hold with 27 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Hill Library | FIC SMI GW1 (Text) | 30229101307576 | Adult Fiction | Checked out | 08/14/2026 |
| Alexander Main Library | F Smith (Text) | 34269001474478 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Black Mountain Library | F SMI (Text) | 0020513873784 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | FIC Smi (Text) | 37807000073758 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Eden Library | Fic (Text) | 31554012330618 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | SMI (Text) | 33258010471662 | Adult Fiction Mystery | Available | - |
| Forsyth Central | FIC Smith, Sally (Text) | 0112524635490 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | F SMI (Text) | 900005000289103 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | F Smi (Text) | 33630005484709 | Adult Fiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | SMI (Text) | 33258010471653 | Adult Fiction Mystery | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
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Summary:
The first in a delightful new mystery series set in the hidden heart of London's legal world, introducing a wonderfully unwilling sleuth, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Nita Prose. When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on a sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case-the disputed authorship of bestselling children's book Millie the Temple Church Mouse-that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep. But even he cannot fail to notice the judge's dusty bare feet, in shocking contrast to his flawless evening dress, nor the silver carving knife sticking out of his chest. In the shaded courtyards and ancient buildings of the Inner Temple, the hidden heart of London's legal world, murder has spent centuries confined firmly to the casebooks. Until now . . . The police can enter the Temple only by consent, so who better to investigate this tragic breach of law and order than a man who prizes both above all things? But murder doesn't answer to logic or reasoned argument, and Gabriel soon discovers that the Temple's heavy oak doors are hiding more surprising secrets than he'd ever imagined . . .
