Secrets Can't be Kept
''Secrets Can't Be Kept'' by E. R. Punshon (d. 1956), public domain. This rural mystery follows Owen as he investigates the disappearance of a club-footed youth, which unravels a web of stolen jewels and an ominous murder in the woods.
This novel is celebrated for its dense, intricate plotting, careful characterization, and Punshon's darkly humorous style. Set in the bucolic region of Wychshire, the story escalates from a missing person's case into the discovery of a decaying body and a tangle involving a truly remarkable, enigmatic watercolor painting.
Critical reception for the book has been highly favorable. Famed mystery critic Anthony Boucher praised Punshon's meticulous construction and intelligent policing, viewing the author as a standout talent in the Golden Age of detective fiction.
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This novel is celebrated for its dense, intricate plotting, careful characterization, and Punshon's darkly humorous style. Set in the bucolic region of Wychshire, the story escalates from a missing person's case into the discovery of a decaying body and a tangle involving a truly remarkable, enigmatic watercolor painting.
Critical reception for the book has been highly favorable. Famed mystery critic Anthony Boucher praised Punshon's meticulous construction and intelligent policing, viewing the author as a standout talent in the Golden Age of detective fiction.
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