The House of the Arrow
A gripping detective mystery featuring Inspector Hanaud investigating a puzzling murder in France. When an elderly widow dies under suspicious circumstances, dark secrets emerge from her household.
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The House of the Arrow (1924) is a classic detective novel by A.E.W. Mason featuring his famous French detective, Inspector Hanaud. The story unfolds in Dijon, France, where a wealthy widow has been poisoned with nicotine.
Suspicion falls on her young English companion, Betty Harlowe, but Inspector Hanaud is not convinced of her guilt. As he investigates, he uncovers a web of jealousy, greed, and hidden motives among the household members. The "house of the arrow" becomes a symbol of the mystery's dark heart.
Mason's Hanaud novels are considered precursors to Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot series. This book combines psychological insight with careful detective work, keeping readers guessing until the final revelation.