Esio Trot Jason Goodwin another wall goes up overnight

another wall goes up overnight

a tête-bêche novel – which is about a young doctor called Simeon Lee

The police know it cannot be coincidence

Hugh Vallence

Now even the police had closed the case

Esio Trot Jason Goodwin another wall goes up overnightMr Hoppy, a retired bachelor, harbours a secret passion for the attractive widow Mrs Silver. Unfortunately she lavishes all her affection on another . . . Alfie, her pet tortoise. Mr Hoppy's wildly ingenious plot to defeat his rival and win the love of his lady will delight and amaze, involving as it does a cryptic riddle and no fewer than 140 tortoises, large and small. This is, quite simply, a masterpiece. Illustrated throughout by the inimitable