Prepare to be entangled in a web of mystery and deception with Stuart Palmer's "The Monkey Murder"! When Janet Wayland is found dead in a locked room, bizarrely bound by the tail of a monkey statue, even the seasoned Inspector Oscar Piper is left baffled. Enter the sharp-witted, no-nonsense schoolteacher Hildegarde Withers, whose keen eye for detail might just crack this seemingly impossible case. As she delves into the victim's past and the suspicious behavior of those around her, Withers uncovers a tale of hidden motives, secret affairs, and unexpected twists. Will her unorthodox methods and acerbic wit be enough to unmask the killer, or will this cunning murderer slip through the cracks of justice? Join us for a thrilling journey through this Golden Age mystery that will keep you guessing until the very end!

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