The Skeleton in the Clock Author:Carter Dickson Twenty years between "accidents" is not long enough to lull the suspicions of crafty old Sir Henry Merrivale or bury, permanently, a family secret. — First come three post cards to stir things up, and then the Old Man is off and away - in a case that offers the usual Merrivale high speed action, both rude and gallant gestures, and bright young lo... more »ve - and find H.M. triumphant at the end - over the most vicious murderer he has ever encountered.« less