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On a foggy night in London, an expert cracksman steals the Hardway diamonds; yet when he is discovered by the police, the diamonds aren't with him. One of the diamonds is found on a corpse in the marshes. Where are the rest? And who is this criminal mastermind, "Funny Toff"? Unearth the gripping tale of "The Hardway Diamonds Mystery" penned by the master of suspense, Miles Burton. Set amidst the opulence and intrigue of the 1930s, this compelling whodunit takes you on a thrilling journey into the heart of a baffling crime."The Hardway Diamonds Mystery" is a riveting tale of deception, greed, and determination, where every twist and turn keeps you on the edge of your seat. Miles Burton weaves a spellbinding narrative that keeps readers guessing until the final, dramatic reveal. Prepare to be enthralled by this classic mystery that showcases Burton's mastery in crafting intricate puzzles that challenge both the minds of his characters and his readers alike.

How can an elderly lady, discovered lying dead in a hammock by her great-niece and companion, be sitting up and calmly giving an interview with reporters only minutes later? That is the perplexing question that comes to the ears of debonair sleuth Desmond Merrion in this 1950 mystery from the prolific Miles Burton.

On a dark November evening, Sir Wilfred Saxonby is travelling alone, in a locked compartment. The train slows and stops inside a tunnel; and by the time it emerges again minutes later, Sir Wilfred has been shot dead. Inpsector Arnold finding himself puzzled, consults his friend Desmond Merrion, a wealthy amateur expert in criminology.

When the new landlord is stabbed to death in his pub, and Scotland Yard are called to the scene, it seems that the veil dividing High Eldersham from the outside world is about to be lifted.