"Murder and mystery combine in this gripping novel as Superintendent Richard Jury of Scotland Yard investigates the dismembered body found in an antique desk. Who would want to kill Simon Lean, the greedy nephew of Lady Summerston? As Jury delves into the case, he uncovers connections to the murder of a Limehouse woman. Will he be able to piece together the clues and solve the case? Find out in this page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end."

The Five Bells and Bladebone

Richard Jury is a fictional Scotland Yard detective who stars in a series of mystery novels written by Martha Grimes.Initially a chief inspector, later a superintendent, Jury is invariably assisted in his cases by Melrose Plant, a British aristocrat who has given up his titles, and his hypochondriacal but dependable sergeant, Alfred Wiggins. Many o…