Drury Lane's Last Case (Drury Lane Mysteries Book 4)

Name: Drury Lane's Last Case (Drury Lane Mysteries Book 4)
Price: 8.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (48 reviews)
Author: Queen, Ellery

by Queen, Ellery

Mystery Thriller Classics

4.4 (48)

314 pages~5.2 hr readPublished by MysteriousPress.com/Open Road

$8.9925% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy classic detective fiction with intricate plots and clever misdirection, like the best Agatha Christie or Dorothy Sayers stories.
You appreciate mysteries where the setting and atmosphere matter as much as the puzzle itself, especially those steeped in theatre and literary history.
You like working alongside intelligent protagonists who bring different skills to solving a case, rather than just watching from the sidelines.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer fast-paced thrillers with constant action and danger; this is a cerebral mystery that rewards patience and close reading.
You want modern settings and contemporary dialogue; the Golden Age detective fiction style may feel dated to you.
You're looking for high-stakes personal drama and emotional character arcs rather than puzzle-solving as the heart of the story.

About this book

Inspector Thumm is visited by a mysterious client with an unusual appearance—a striking, multicolored beard—who delivers an envelope containing a million-dollar secret tied to a matter of life and death. Thumm soon becomes occupied with a more pressing case: the theft of a rare Shakespearean manuscript, which is then replaced by an even rarer and more valuable one. With the assistance of Drury Lane, a legendary Shakespearean actor, Thumm must recover the missing manuscript and solve an impossible murder before time runs out.

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Currently on sale at $8.99 — 25% off peak. Price has dropped 28 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 51 days.

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Currently around #652K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 4.4★ from 48 reviews

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