Murder in the Gunroom

Murder in the Gunroom, written by H. Beam Piper in 1936, is a mystery novel centered around the suspicious death of Lane Fleming, a collector of early firearms. Found dead in his locked gun room with a revolver in hand, the coroner ruled it an accident, but his wife Gladys hires private detective Colonel Jefferson Davis Rand to investigate further. The story unfolds against the backdrop of gun collecting, exploring motives and secrets among those who coveted Fleming's prized collection, making it a compelling read for mystery enthusiasts and firearm aficionados alike.