Ordeal By Innocence
Jacko Argyle often had brushes with the law by conning women and making them think they are his true love. He would also get money from his foster parents, especially his rich mother, Rachel. The night of the death of Rachel, she had been threatened by Jacko after she refused to give him money.
Then, Jacko was arrested and jailed for the murder of Rachel. He maintained his innocence until his death. He had gotten a ride from a man at the time of his death, he claimed.
Two years later, Dr. Arthur Calgary came to the Argyles’ house, with a purpose that turned the family upside down. Jacko was innocent and he was the witness as Jacko had hitched a ride from him.
Who could be the one who killed Rachel?
Hester Argyle (Rachel’s daughter)- A girl with wild temper
Leo Argyle (Rachel’s husband)- Leo is about to get a new wife.
Michael Argyle (Rachel’s son)
Gwenda Vaughan (Leo’s secretary)- Gwenda is going to marry Leo.
Kristen Lindstorm (Leo and Rachel’s helper)- She has no motive so far.
Mary Durrant (Rachel’s daughter)- She is a very selfish person who married a man against Rachel’s will.
Philip Durrant (Mary’s husband)- He has no motive so far.
Tina Argyle (Rachel’s daughter)- She enjoyed the love and affection from Rachel so far.
Mickey Argyle (Rachel’s son)- He felt restricted by Rachel.
Donald Craig (Hester’s boyfriend)- He thinks that Hester killed Rachel.
Arthur was determined to find the killer, especially when someone ended dead due to the matter.
A shocking beginning, a good plot and a happy ending all concealed in a book.