Post Mortem (1881)

Post Mortem is a novel written in 1881 by Arthur Montagu Brookfield. The story revolves around a wealthy and eccentric old man named Sir John Trevelyan, who dies unexpectedly in his London home. His death is initially believed to be due to natural causes, but when his will is read, it becomes clear that he was murdered.The investigation is led by a detective named Inspector Chippenfield, who is aided by a young doctor named Dr. Ralph Boyd. Together, they unravel the mystery of Sir John's death and uncover a web of deceit and betrayal among his family and friends.As the investigation progresses, the characters are forced to confront their own secrets and past misdeeds, leading to a dramatic and unexpected conclusion.Post Mortem is a classic mystery novel that explores themes of greed, jealousy, and revenge. Brookfield's writing is engaging and suspenseful, and the characters are well-drawn and complex. The novel is a must-read for fans of the genre and anyone who enjoys a good whodunit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.