Guilt on the Lily

From Publishers Weekly A versatile, prolific British author, Ormerod here offers a complex sequel to Face Value , which ended with the retirement of Inspector Richard Patton from the force where he had made many enemies. As always, Ormerod's ingenuity is no less stunning than his detectives'. Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. . The trail leads him to question Gail Martin, an actress who had lost a role to Linda, a director and others who confirm Gail's presence in the theater at the time of Linda's death. When the deective in charge of the inves

This mystery needs to be investigated, and Patton is the only one who seems to be interested in solving the case.But his presence there is resented, old enmities are aroused, and what Patton uncovers inadvertently brings his wife Amelia into very real danger. Patton’s past colleagues are involved. Can he save Amelia or will the case come first?Patton soon realises that only one event can free him from the web in which he is caught… and he fully intends to use it.Guilt on the Lily is a riveting murder mystery that questions loyalty, friendship, and motive.Praise for Roger Ormerod:"Eclectic, underrated Ormerod can be relied upon to come up with the startling goods" -Sunday Times"I am glad to announce that the detective novel is still alive and well in Mr Ormerod's skillful hands" -The Spectator"Fast-moving, with well-orchestrated jiggery-pokery; not unlike an early Dick Francis in tone and method” - Times Literary SupplementAbout the Author:Roger Ormerod(1920-2005) was a prolific writer of ingenious and densely plotted crime novels - some 35 in a