Synopsis
'Murder By The Book' tells of the best-selling writing team of Franklin and Ferris. James ferris does all the writing and Ken Franklin the talking but hen Jim decides to go it alone, Ken decides to kill his partner and collect on the insurance. 'Lady In Waiting' finds Corporation chairman, Bryce Chadwick, forbidding his younger sister, Beth, from marrying company lawyer Peter Hamilton beleieving him to be a fortune hunter. Beth has other ideas.
From the Back Cover
Murder by the Book America loves Mrs. Melville mystery penned by the bestselling team of Franklin and Ferris. What America doesn't know is that James Ferris does all teh writing while gregarious Ken Franklin does all the talking. They have both become rich, but Jim wants to try serious writing on his own. The decision enrages the untalented Ken, who depends on Mrs. Melville to maintain his high style of living. Rather than risk exposure and povery, Ken resolves to kill his partner and collect on the insurance policy they have on each other.
Lady in Waiting
Family corporation chairman Bryce Chadwick has forbidden his younger sister, Beth, to marry company lawyer Peter Hamilton. Bryce believes that Peter is nothing but a fortune hunter. Since Beth refuses to cut the affair off, he has taken matters into his own hands. Bryce has sent a letter to Peter. It contains an ultimatum: leave Beth alone or submit your resignation. Bryce is certain that his strategy will force Peter to reveal his true colours. the letter is the last staw for Beth.
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