The Listerdale Mystery

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Summary

Genre: Thriller

Format: Short Story

Location: England

Synopsis

After Mr St Vincent’s death, his family are plunged into poverty. Living in reduced circumstances their lives change when they find an elegant town house with staff, for a suspiciously cheap rent. Why would Lord Listerdale rent his home out for such a low price and why are the staff so accommodating?

First published in 1925 in Grand Magazine, this story was given the title The Benevolent Butler. The collection it gives its name to is made up of several stories of a ‘romantic interest’ rather than crime - The Listerdale Mystery. Also published in The Golden Ball and Other Stories.

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