Cat's Paw

byRoger Scarlett, Curtis Evans (Introducer), Nathan Osgood (Read by)

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When a wealthy bachelor is murdered in his mansion, all of his relatives are suspects…

A grand mansion.

Nearing the end of his life, the wealthy Martin Greenough hides away behind the high walls of his grand mansion in Boston, with only his cat and his favourite servant to keep him company.

A contested inheritance.

One the eve of his birthday, he requests the presence of his heirs at his home, insisting that he has something important to discuss. Shortly afterwards he’s found murdered in his bedroom. The window is open, and there are several playing cards laid out on his desk.

A puzzling mystery.

All of the guests would benefit from his death, so finding the culprit is no easy task for Inspector Kane. But as he unravels the family’s dark secrets, the discovery of a bizarre clue might hold the key to solving the crime.

Cat’s Paw is a classic mystery, first published in 1931, which is sure to delight any fan of Golden Age detective stories.

© Roger Scarlett 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

'A clever, stylish, affable locked-room caper, without gimmicks or stunts... which, come to think of it, might not be so simple after all. Skip the author biography until you've read the book -- it packs surprises of its own -- and in the meantime, steep yourself in a genuine Golden Age whodunit, worthy of recovery, ripe for discovery.'
A J Finn

About Roger Scarlett

Roger Scarlett was the pen name of Dorothy Blair and Evelyn Page, whose five novels are remembered today for their emphasis on detailed maps and puzzling plots. The two women were one of the first same sex couples to co-write mystery fiction.

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