Jackson Ruck travels to the Verlorland Islands to retrieve his wayward older brother, Henry. But just as Jackson arrives, Henry's farcical career as a British private detective gets a serious boost when he lands the case of a murdered German woman with a massive estate. Unable to watch his brother fail, Jackson joins Henry's investigation into the strange Henbit family. The dead woman leaves behind a contentious will, angry relatives and life full of secrets that Henry must unravel. When a second body appears, it becomes clear that more than Henry's career is at risk.
Murder at Henbit Manor is a classic detective story with a humorous tone. More than simply a murder mystery, it is a novel about brothers, family and lost baggage.
