The Bittermeads Mystery

The Bittermeads Mystery, written by E. R. Punshon and first published in 1922, is a detective novel that follows Robert Dunn, a mysterious figure who arrives at the secluded Bittermeads. As he navigates personal conflicts with Ella and her stepfather, Deede Dawson, Dunn uncovers a buried tragedy linked to Charley Wright, leading to the shocking discovery of a body in an attic. The novel is notable for its tension-filled narrative and exploration of trust and motive within a complex web of relationships.