A Lesson in Dying

Who hanged the headmaster in the playground on the night of the school Hallowe'en Party? Almost everyone in Heppleburn either hated or feared the viper-tongued Harold Medburn. Inspector Ramsay is convinced it was the headmaster's enigmatic wife but Jack Robson school governor and caretaker is determined to prove her innocence. With the help of his restless enthusiastic daughter Patty Jack digs into the secrets of Heppleburn and uncovers a cesspit - of lies adultery blackmail and madness.