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Death and The Brighthelmstone Satyr
(2024)(Book 15 in the Inspector Felix Mysteries series)
A Novella by R A Bentley
Why is the disabled son of a marquis apparently being targeted by assassins? And why has he been fostered and raised fifty miles from his family and his twin brother? Chief Inspector Felix investigates a vicious murder almost on his own doorstep.
Regarding the title. The cover art on this book features an etching by Augustin Hirschvogel, dated 1545, depicting a struggle between a satyr and a woman. These tiresome, hircine creatures were once restricted to the classical countryside (where they mostly preyed on nymphs), but times change, and nowadays they are likely to be found in various professions and workplaces worldwide. Indeed, you may be unfortunate enough to have encountered one (dressed for the office, obviously).
Genre: Mystery
Regarding the title. The cover art on this book features an etching by Augustin Hirschvogel, dated 1545, depicting a struggle between a satyr and a woman. These tiresome, hircine creatures were once restricted to the classical countryside (where they mostly preyed on nymphs), but times change, and nowadays they are likely to be found in various professions and workplaces worldwide. Indeed, you may be unfortunate enough to have encountered one (dressed for the office, obviously).
Genre: Mystery
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