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In a quiet English village, tranquility is shattered when the local butcher is discovered in his shop under inexplicable circumstances. Called upon to untangle this unsettling riddle is Mrs. Beatrice Adela Lestrange Bradley - the unorthodox psychoanalyst and sleuth whose sharp intellect and keen understanding of human nature make her a formidable investigator. As Mrs. Bradley probes beneath the surface of village life, seemingly mundane clues soon reveal hidden motives, eccentric characters, and layers of psychological intrigue. Nothing is quite as it seems, and every revelation only deepens the mystery. THE MYSTERY OF A BUTCHER'S SHOP is a classic Golden Age mystery by renowned British author Gladys Mitchell, combining cerebral deduction, subtle social observation, and a vividly drawn cast of suspects. This Impact Books edition brings a timeless traditional detective story back into print for mystery lovers who cherish clever plots and unforgettable sleuths.

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Gladys Mitchell (1901-1983) was a prolific British mystery novelist whose work stands among the most distinctive in the Golden Age of detection. Best known for her long-running series featuring the unconventional sleuth Mrs. Bradley, Mitchell blended psychological insight with traditional puzzle-mystery craft, producing intricately plotted stories rich in character and setting. Her contributions to mystery fiction have earned renewed appreciation among modern readers who value both intellectual rigor and literary texture.

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