A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy: An Inspector Ramsay Mystery

On a cold and rainy morning in London, Inspector Ramsay arrived at the crime scene. A wealthy widow, Dorothea Cassidy, had been found dead in her home. She had been strangled, and there were signs of a struggle.

A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy (Inspector Ramsay Book 3)

by Ann Cleeves

4.2 out of 5

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Ramsay began his investigation by interviewing the household staff. The butler, Jenkins, said that he had heard a scream from Cassidy's bedroom late the previous night. He had rushed to the room, but by the time he arrived, Cassidy was already dead.

The maid, Sarah, said that she had seen a strange man leaving the house shortly after the scream. She could not provide a detailed description of the man, but she said that he was tall and had dark hair.

Ramsay also interviewed Cassidy's family. Her son, Edward, said that he had been out of town on business at the time of the murder. He had no idea who would want to harm his mother.

Cassidy's daughter, Mary, said that she had been at home with her mother on the night of the murder. She had heard the scream, but by the time she arrived in her mother's bedroom, Ramsay was already there.

Ramsay's investigation led him to a number of suspects. One was a young man named John Smith, who had been seen arguing with Cassidy a few days before the murder. Smith had a criminal record, and Ramsay suspected that he may have been involved in the murder.

Another suspect was a man named Charles Jones, who had been Cassidy's lover. Jones had been seen leaving Cassidy's house on the night of the murder. He had a motive to kill Cassidy, as she had recently ended their relationship.

Ramsay also investigated Cassidy's financial affairs. He discovered that she had been in debt, and that she had recently taken out a large insurance policy on her life. Ramsay suspected that Cassidy may have been murdered by someone who was after her money.

After weeks of investigation, Ramsay finally had enough evidence to arrest a suspect. He charged John Smith with the murder of Dorothea Cassidy. Smith was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.

Ramsay's investigation had revealed a web of secrets and lies. He had uncovered the truth about Cassidy's death, and he had brought her killer to justice.

Characters

• Inspector Ramsay: A brilliant detective who investigates the murder of Dorothea Cassidy.
• Dorothea Cassidy: A wealthy widow who is found dead in her home.
• Edward Cassidy: Dorothea's son, who is out of town on business at the time of the murder.
• Mary Cassidy: Dorothea's daughter, who is at home with her mother on the night of the murder.
• Jenkins: The butler at Dorothea's house.
• Sarah: The maid at Dorothea's house.
• John Smith: A young man who is seen arguing with Dorothea a few days before the murder.
• Charles Jones: Dorothea's lover, who is seen leaving her house on the night of the murder.

Setting

The story is set in London, England, in the early 20th century.

Theme

The theme of the story is the power of greed. Cassidy's killer is motivated by greed, and they are willing to kill to get what they want.

A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy is a classic whodunit mystery. Ramsay is a brilliant detective who uses his skills to uncover the truth about Cassidy's death. The story is full of suspense and intrigue, and it will keep readers guessing until the very end.

A Day in the Death of Dorothea Cassidy (Inspector Ramsay Book 3)

by Ann Cleeves

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1747 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	173 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE