THE RAT BEGAN TO GNAW THE ROPE by C W Grafton

Originally published in 1943, this crime novel is considered a classic of the genre and written by the father of the late novelist Sue Grafton of the A,B,C mysteries. Gil, a newish lawyer, is embroiled in murder and mayhem when all he thought he was investigating was a simple stock value. Ruth, his client, inherited the stock from her father. Ruth’s brother becomes involved as the questions and danger quickly escalate along with a few laughs. A fast moving and award winning crime novel that will keep you guessing at motive and perpetrator. A fast and fun read written by a master of the genre. 5 of 5 stars