A Simple Stab with a Needle

Lawyer Francis Pettigrew is called to work in the pin manufacturing department. However, he won't have time to be bored; during breaks, the staff amuse themselves by inventing the plot of the perfect crime. Meanwhile, real life throws more complex puzzles their way: someone among the employees is engaged in real espionage, and then a murder occurs for which there seems to be no motive.
The police are at a standstill – and Pettigrew has to start his own investigation…

1. A classic of English detective fiction. Cyril Hare is one of the pillars of the genre: his books are part of the golden fund of English detective literature. The author's experience in the justice system lends the plots a particular credibility, authenticity, and precision in details.
2. An intriguing plot with a double bottom. The novel combines two lines: the intellectual games of the employees who invent the perfect crimes and a real murder with no obvious motives. The contrast between fiction and reality creates a unique atmosphere and keeps the tension high until the last page.
3. A charismatic hero. Francis Pettigrew's unconventional approach to investigation, logic, and observance make the process of solving the crime engaging and unpredictable.