In the quiet English countryside, this strange and mysterious crime takes place, a crime that has baffled the most skilled detectives. This novel was written by the English writer Ernest Elmore, who appears to have been so influenced by his writings that he adopted a pseudonym to hide from the public, until he became famous by that name: John Budd. In this novel, we delve into the minds of criminals, observe what the detectives do to them, and contemplate the strange traits of some people. Despite the strangeness of its subject matter, the writer accurately describes reality, and the story appears well-woven, and perhaps it will leave the reader with something that will astound, entertain, and educate him.

About the author: John Budd, an English writer famous for his crime fiction, wrote extensively in this genre. He wrote under the pseudonym John Budd, but his real name was Ernest Elmore.

About the translator: Bassam Al-Wadani, a specialist in English language and translation studies, translates literature and the humanities.