The inheritance

A famed Oxford historian is found dead in his study one night, all evidence pointing to his son, Stephen, who was about to be disinherited from the family fortune. When Stephen's fingerprints are found on the murder weapon, his guilt seems undeniable-- but then, the revelation that the deceased...

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Main Author: Tolkien, Simon, 1959-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: New York : Minotaur Books, 2010.
Edition: 1st ed.
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Summary: A famed Oxford historian is found dead in his study one night, all evidence pointing to his son, Stephen, who was about to be disinherited from the family fortune. When Stephen's fingerprints are found on the murder weapon, his guilt seems undeniable-- but then, the revelation that the deceased man was involved in a deadly hunt for a priceless relic in Northern France at the end of World War II lends credence to Stephen's innocence.
Item Description: "A Thomas Dunne book."
Physical Description: x, 325 p. ; 25 cm.
ISBN: 9780312539078
031253907X
Author Notes: The grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, SIMON TOLKIEN lives in California with his two children. His first novel, Final Witness , was published in 2002 to widespread acclaim.