{"product_id":"the-will-of-the-standing-a-g-barnett-9781036713409","title":"The Will of the Standing Stones: A 1920's Historical Mystery Whodunnit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLocked-room tension, unexpected inheritance, secret identities, and a sharp female sleuthing duo collide in this suspenseful Golden Age mystery set in storm-bound 1920s England.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA fortune waits. So does a killer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e When columnist Flo Hammond arrives at remote Standings House in the Cotswolds for a will reading, she expects tension, old resentments, and an awkward weekend. She does not expect Jessie Circle--a bold, sharp-eyed American with a knack for asking exactly the wrong questions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Then the terms of the inheritance are revealed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Cut off by a storm and surrounded by ancient standing stones, the guests must uncover the truth behind an unsolved murder if they want to claim a penny. But before Flo and Jessie can make sense of the dead woman's secrets, another guest is killed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Now the house is full of suspects, the lies are mounting, and the killer is closer than anyone thinks. To survive the night, Flo and Jessie must untangle a web of blackmail, betrayal, and buried motives before the murderer strikes again.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eThe Will of the Standing Stones\u003c\/em\u003e is Book One in the Hammond and Circle Mysteries by A.G. Barnett, perfect for readers who love classic-style whodunnits, country-house murder mysteries, and clever amateur sleuths.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ____________________________________________________________________\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Hammond and Circle Mysteries series: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Reminds me of Agatha Christie novels.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Fans of Agatha Christie will love this.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"This book has really engaging characters, and moves along nicely, with lots of red herrings.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Jessie could give Phryne a run for her money.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Lots of interesting characters. So many suspects to choose from.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"The scenery of the standing stones added more mystery to the story.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Well written. Kept me enthralled to the very end.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"Lovely, classic, charming mystery.\"\"\u003cbr\u003e ★★★★★ \"\"I found this book to be in the best tradition of the Golden Age mystery.\"\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e A. G. Barnett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1036713407\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781036713409\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Vinci Books Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/30\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.47d","brand":"A. G. Barnett","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623561113855,"sku":"9781036713409","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7ef9128e-efbb-438d-b7e1-fd12814af0e8.jpg?v=1780433267","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-will-of-the-standing-a-g-barnett-9781036713409","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}