The J. S. Fletcher Library

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Step into a world of shadowed lanes, ancient houses, curious documents, sudden deaths, and secrets long thought buried. The J. S. Fletcher Library presents the works of one of Britain’s most prolific masters of mystery, read in full. Tales in which a chance discovery may open the door to an old crime, a respectable stranger may conceal an extraordinary past, and the truth is rarely found where one first expects it. For those who relish ingenious mysteries, atmospheric English settings, and the slow, satisfying unravelling of a secret, the way lies open. Come through the arch, and see where the story leads.

  1. Episode 1

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 1 - The Scrap of Grey Paper

    In which a newspaper sub-editor named Spargo encounters a grim discovery in Middle Temple Lane, a scene marked by a mysterious death that disturbs the early morning quiet of London. He is drawn into the early stages of inquiry by a policeman’s tip, leading to a curious clue found upon the body that promises to unravel further intrigue.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 1 - The Scrap of Grey Paper

  2. Episode 2

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 2 - His First Brief

    In which an elderly man's mysterious death in Middle Temple Lane draws the attention of Detective-Sergeant Rathbury and the journalist Spargo, leading them to the chambers of the young barrister Ronald Breton, whose name is linked to a curious scrap of paper found on the deceased. Their visit to Breton’s lively rooms and subsequent examination of the body at the mortuary sets in motion a quiet inquiry into the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the case.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 2 - His First Brief

  3. Episode 3

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 3 - The Clue of the Cap

    In which a chance meeting in the sombre corridors of the Law Courts brings Spargo into the company of the young barrister Ronald Breton and his companions, leading to an introduction to legal proceedings and a shared interest in a perplexing case. Amidst the formalities and the quiet hum of the courts, a clue emerges regarding a peculiar cap and a mysterious figure connected to the affair, prompting an alliance keen on uncovering the deeper truth.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 3 - The Clue of the Cap

  4. Episode 4

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 4 - The Anglo-Orient Hotel

    In which a sombre and modestly appointed hotel near Waterloo Station becomes the centre of inquiry as a detective, a journalist, and a barrister seek to unravel the peculiar circumstances surrounding a stranger's stay and vanishing. The old establishment, inhabited by travellers seasoned by distant climes, reveals scant clues but a faint trail that stirs both curiosity and a cautious sense of mystery among the visitors.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 4 - The Anglo-Orient Hotel

  5. Episode 5

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 5 - Spargo Wishes to Specialise

    In which the curious journalist Spargo resolves to specialise in the perplexing case of a stranger found dead in Middle Temple Lane, determined to unravel the mystery behind a scrap of paper bearing a young barrister’s name and address. With the aid of Breton and reluctant witnesses, he embarks on his inquiries amidst the Temple’s quiet chambers and the bustling curiosity of office boys, setting the wheels of investigation firmly in motion.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 5 - Spargo Wishes to Specialise

  6. Episode 6

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 6 - Witness to a Meeting

    In which the keen-eyed reporter Frank Spargo, inspired by a fresh journalistic approach, pursues the enigma surrounding John Marbury’s mysterious death and his possible connection to a young barrister named Breton. A rustic visitor’s chance encounter in the House of Commons unveils a noteworthy lead, prompting Spargo’s persistent inquiries amid the stately surroundings of the Watchman newspaper office.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 6 - Witness to a Meeting

  7. Episode 7

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 7 - Mr. Aylmore

    In which Mr. Spargo, aided by the observant Webster, unearths a significant connection between the late Mr. Marbury and the somewhat reserved Mr. Stephen Aylmore, a Member of Parliament with a discreet presence. A careful interview at the Atlantic and Pacific Club reveals fragments of a past acquaintance and curious dealings involving diamonds, prompting further inquiry alongside Mr. Bre­ton and the detectives of New Scotland Yard.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 7 - Mr. Aylmore

  8. Episode 8

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 8 - The Man From the Safe Deposit

    In which two gentlemen, a detective and a journalist, confer in a modest chamber as they piece together the movements and associations of a man recently found under mysterious circumstances, weaving their inquiries through London’s byways and notable characters. An unexpected visitor from a venerable safe deposit company arrives with a cryptic tale concerning a peculiar leather box, adding a new layer of intrigue to their quiet deliberations.

    The Middle Temple Murder Chapter 8 - The Man From the Safe Deposit
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Step into a world of shadowed lanes, ancient houses, curious documents, sudden deaths, and secrets long thought buried. The J. S. Fletcher Library presents the works of one of Britain’s most prolific masters of mystery, read in full. Tales in which a chance discovery may open the door to an old crime, a respectable stranger may conceal an extraordinary past, and the truth is rarely found where one first expects it. For those who relish ingenious mysteries, atmospheric English settings, and the slow, satisfying unravelling of a secret, the way lies open. Come through the arch, and see where the story leads.

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