Hull, Richard - My Own Murderer (1941)

Based on the commentary of Richard Hull, an author I was not familiar with, I picked up a few of his books, including My Own Murderer.

I finished it last night and it was a fascinating read. It is the story of Richard Sampson, a solicitor and close friend of Alan Renwick, who sought shelter in his flat after murdering his valet who tried to blackmail him. (No spoilers here.... this is all openly discussed in the book) Sampson agrees to help him to escape the law's clutches. The extraordinary consequences that follow make a convincing and ingenious story of intense human appeal, seasoned with a touch of humor and plenty of irony. The good guy is Inspector Westhall, a plodding police official who acts like he is inept, but is actually sharp as a tack.

The book is described as a "whodunit". I don't know if I agree with that, but if I take that position, then I do not know what to call it.

Anita