The Borough Treasurer

The Borough Treasurer is a murder mystery novel by J. S. Fletcher, written in the early 20th century. The story follows Milford Cotherstone, the Borough Treasurer, who faces blackmail and suspicion after his tenant, Mr. Kitely, is found dead. As Cotherstone's dark past threatens to surface, themes of buried secrets and corruption unfold in the investigation. Fletcher, a prominent figure in Golden Age detective fiction, crafts a gripping narrative that explores the consequences of past actions.