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This is a new edition of a book first published in 1936 and it can be included in the lists of the Golden Age of Crime. E.C.R. Lorac was a prolific writer. She published no less than 46 books in the Inspector Robert MacDonald series, of which this book is #11, and more than 20 in another series.

The story tells of a very intellectual family with five very successful adult offspring, one of whom commits suicide very unexpectedly. When new evidence arises Inspector MacDonald is asked to consider the events surrounding the incident and he suspects murder.

This a well-constructed and interesting mystery with plenty of suspects and many red herrings. The author misled me completely, using one particular event to redirect me down one path and Inspector MacDonald down another one altogether. Of course he was right. Very enjoyable and I will happily read more of this series when possible.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.