The Red Redmaynes

Name: The Red Redmaynes
Author: Eden Phillpotts

By Eden Phillpotts

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A holidaying detective named Mark Brendon is drawn into a rural murder mystery after a bloody scene is found in a newly built bungalow. He gathers physical clues—shifts of blood, footprints, tyre marks and missing materials—and interviews locals to trace movements and motives among figures such as Michael Pendean, Robert Redmayne, and Peter Ganns. The investigation threads through moorland landscapes and domestic tensions, revealing violent confrontations, a decisive discovery in a cave, a subsequent confession, and a redistribution of fate and property that alters relationships among the remaining characters.

About the Author

Eden Phillpotts

Eden Phillpotts was an English author and playwright, known for his prolific contributions to literature in the early 20th century. He wrote over twenty novels, exploring themes of rural life, human relationships, and the complexities of the human experience. His notable works include "A Deal with the Devil" and "Children of the Mist," which reflect his keen observations of character and setting. Phillpotts was also a significant figure in the development of the Devonshire literary scene, often drawing inspiration from the landscapes and culture of the West Country. His writing is characterized by a blend of realism and romanticism, making him a distinctive voice of his time.