A Murder at Albany

About the Book

The novel’s title pertains to the historically famous residence of London’s Piccadilly known simply as ALBANY. Here dwells Hermes Pimm lately retired from M.I.6 following his wife’s tragic death, now wearing the mantle of Private Investigator. Presently at loose ends, his brother-in-law, a renowned Barrister, draws him into a case involving a former classmate at Sandhurst.

This playboy brother to an Earl has financed his escape from ruin by plundering his sister’s estate. The family wish the matter settled discreetly, but before Pimm can deliver their terms to the miscreant, he is found murdered in Pimm’s own apartment, run-thru with a saber from his prized collection of military swords.

During the ensuing quest to clear his name, he develops a romantic interest for an attractive widow of past acquaintance. Retaining his focus, he pays a visit to Lady Mayfield, the Earl’s wronged sister at her Horse Farm in the country and there stumbles upon the first solid clue to her brother’s murder.

About the Author

Born to British parents in Brussels, Richard Jack returned to England to complete his formal education on through Law School. Eventually settling in Texas, his first novel earned top honors at the Southwest Writer’s Conference. During two decades in the TV & Film industry, he found time to author a TV Documentary, “The Medal of Honor” for CBS, plus two Screenplays. He is currently working on a new Mystery Novel to be entitled “A Death in Santa Fe.”