The King of Diamonds
A William Trave Mystery by Simon Tolkien
Synopsis (from the publisher): It's 1960, and David Swain is two years into his life sentence for murdering the lover of his ex-girlfriend, Katya Osman. In the dead of night, David escapes from prison, and that same night Katya is found murdered in her uncle's home.
Inspector Trave of the Oxford Police heads a manhunt for David, even though his suspicions lead him to Katya's uncle, a rich diamond dealer, and his sinister brother-in-law who has gone to great lengths to hide his ties with the Nazis. But when unseemly details regarding the diamond dealer and Trave's wife come to light, Trave's motives themselves are suspect, and a newcomer to the Oxford Police, Inspector Macrae, is eager to exploit Trave's weaknesses. Once David is captured and put on trial for his life, Trave is willing to risk everything to uncover the truth.
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The King of Diamonds by Simon Tolkien — A William Trave Mystery
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Format: Hardcover
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-53908-5
Publication Date: March 2011
List Price: $24.99
