Helle’s Hound

Dame Charlotte Lazerton, an art historian, is found partially eaten by her Irish wolfhound, Mortimer. Torben Helle, a reluctant Danish sleuth, becomes convinced that she was murdered, and sets out to investigate. Along with his old friend Leyla, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies, and realizes that there are plenty of people who might have wanted her dead. With its witty dialogue and intriguing plot, this book is a must-read for fans of classic crime fiction and Robert Galbraith.

Format: Hardback
Length: 352 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2025
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd

Dame Charlotte Lazerton, an esteemed art historian and mentor of Danish academic Torben Helle, has been found partially eaten by her Irish wolfhound, Mortimer. While the police believe that she died of natural causes, Torben becomes convinced that she was murdered. Aided by his old friend Leyla, Torben soon realizes that there are plenty of people who might have wanted Dame Charlotte dead, from her competitors for a prestigious academic presidency to old enemies from her time in intelligence during the Cold War. One thing is for sure: Torben Helle is woefully unqualified to catch a killer, and the killer knows it. This witty murder mystery puts a modern spin on the classic Golden Age whodunnit, and is a must-read for fans of Tom Hindle, Richard Osman, and Janice Hallett.

Weight: 562g
Dimension: 242 x 164 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800811768
Edition number: Main