The Caravan Crime

A murdered woman lies inside a travelling caravan, and its owner must prove that the crime is not his. Richard "Dick" Lawson, a well-born but impoverished former hunter earning his living as a caravan hawker, finds himself caught between a murder investigation and the social suspicion surrounding his unconventional circumstances. The discovery in Sarley Wood turns his temporary camp into the centre of a mystery shaped by conflicting accounts and concealed movements. Lawson's search for the truth carries him between rural households, village life and London, where respectability offers no guarantee of innocence. Threats and blackmail complicate the question of who stands to gain from concealment, while differences of class, money and power influence whom others trust. As Lawson works to clear himself, the investigation tests the uneasy boundary between justice and self-preservation, exposing the distance between public reputation and private motives. Alongside the detective mystery runs a romantic relationship troubled by secrecy and distrust. Lawson's efforts to protect Audrey Hamber cannot be separated from the doubts surrounding the case, giving personal loyalty a dangerous place within the investigation. The unusual caravan setting, the movement between country and city, and the pressure of hidden interests create a crime novel in which every account must be weighed and every appearance questioned. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.