“The fact is, people who don't have any misfortunes are very irritating to their neighbours. No opportunities for popping in with condolences and new-laid eggs. No visits to the afflicted. No opportunities for the milk of human kindness to flow. Naturally it doesn't.”
The story revolves around the discovery of a unique and ancient ivory dagger, which becomes the focal point of a complex and intriguing narrative. The dagger's origins and the secrets it holds are explored through the eyes of various characters, each with their own motivations and connections to the artifact. more
Patricia Wentworth (November 10, 1878 – January 28, 1961) was a British fiction writer, best known for creating the Miss Maud Silver mystery series. Born in India, she later moved to England and wrote over 70 novels, mostly detective and suspense stories. Her works are celebrated for their intricate plots, vivid characterizations, and quintessentially English settings. The Miss Silver series, featuring a retired governess turned amateur detective, is often compared to Agatha Christie's Miss Marple series. Wentworth's novels remain popular and are considered classics of the Golden Age of detective fiction. She died in Surrey, England, at the age of 82. more
“Anyone who pretends not to be interested in money is either a fool or a knave.”
“Money's a very serious thing - especially when you haven't got any.”
“When there is too much to say it is easier to say nothing at all.”