This mystery novel is set in an English village where animals are dying in strange accidents. Although it may seem like a small issue, Polly Praed convinces her friend to investigate. With twists and turns, the case becomes more dangerous, ultimately leading to the involvement of Scotland Yard. Join Richard Jury and his team as they unravel the mystery behind the deaths in this thrilling novel.

The Deer Leap

Richard Jury is a fictional Scotland Yard detective who stars in a series of mystery novels written by Martha Grimes.Initially a chief inspector, later a superintendent, Jury is invariably assisted in his cases by Melrose Plant, a British aristocrat who has given up his titles, and his hypochondriacal but dependable sergeant, Alfred Wiggins. Many o…