Death and the Old Master

About the book

Cambridge University master Sir Flyte Rascallian seems uninterested in the seemingly innocent set of old paintings he has inherited from his aunt Beatrice. However, his perspective changes when he decides to take a closer look, ultimately leading to his demise.

Something troubling is on Sir Flyte Rascallian's mind, the esteemed art expert and Master of Hardwick College at the University of Cambridge. Could the dirty paintings left to him by his aunt hold more value than he initially thought?

Curator Ambrose Nussknacker suspects that one of the paintings may be an authentic Rembrandt. Why is Sir Flyte so hesitant to have it authenticated and determined to avoid the attention that would come with the discovery of such a valuable lost treasure?

After Sir Flyte is discovered murdered in the Master's Lodge, Detective Chief Inspector Arthur St. Just must untangle his peculiar actions in order to solve the mystery surrounding the death of this old master. The college community agrees that something is not quite right, and as St. Just delves deeper, he becomes ensnared in a web of deceit surrounding priceless artwork desired by those willing to kill.

Fans of M.C. Beaton and Dorothy Sayers will be captivated by this engaging mystery filled with charmingly eccentric characters.