Alibi and Dr Morelle
By Ernest Dudley
Meeting Myra Campbell again sets Ted Patrick thinking. So eager was Myra for Ted’s attention, Ted knew she would do anything for him… again. When Myra informs him that she works for a famous sportsman, Jimmy Hull, Ted starts to formulate a plan. This could be his biggest house-breaking job. Yet, with Myra falling for his smooth charm, this may be the easiest job! Despite all their careful planning, when an unexpected event occurs, Ted is left bewildered. His alibi has been blown to pieces, just when he needed it the most. He had to think of something … and fast.
An advert in a newspaper grabs Ted’s attention. This could be it. This could be the answer to all his problems. Or so he thinks! He would soon be on his way to Amsterdam …
Ernest Dudley was a journalist, novelist, playwright, scriptwriter and actor. He was born in Worcestershire in 1908 and died in London in 2006. Largely self-educated, Dudley had a fascinating career. His most enduring achievement was the creation of Dr. Morelle, the lead character in Dudley’s successful classic mystery fiction.
