Mord ohne Mörder

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A weekend shooting party brings together an eclectic group, including Wally Carter and his wife Ermyntrude, the sharp-witted Mary, schoolgirl Vicky, Sir William Dering, and Russian prince Alexis Varasashvil. Tensions rise as a scandalous blackmail letter looms, and tragedy strikes when Wally is shot dead. His death elicits little sympathy, but someone clearly cared enough to pull the trigger. Inspector Hemingway faces a perplexing murder case: the weapon was left unattended, and everyone present has a motive, yet their alibis crumble under scrutiny. Among the suspects are the neglected widow Ermyntrude, her lovesick neighbor, her resentful daughter, and the dubious Russian prince, who exploits the widow's vulnerabilities. Complicating matters is the blackmail plot that may tie into the murder. The inspector’s analytical prowess is tested as he navigates this intricate web of deceit, ultimately tasked with unraveling how a man could be shot on a narrow bridge without the shooter being nearby when the trigger was pulled.