I was recently sent this book to review, so it's more than time that I read it!
From the Blurb:
University professor Alex Wearing has been murdered in his study, and the weapon is a valuable museum artefact. His brother, James, is the key suspect in Inspector Fitzjohn's investigations.
Opening Lines:
Alex looked beyond the light thrown by the lamp on his desk, to the window and darkness outside.
University professor Alex Wearing has been murdered in his study, and the weapon is a valuable museum artefact. His brother, James, is the key suspect in Inspector Fitzjohn's investigations. In this gripping tale of intrigue, James and Fitzjohn follow different paths in their own search for the real killer - uncovering family secrets, workplace politics and hidden connections before the answers are revealed.