A brilliant and intricately woven mystery, Double Cross Purposes showcases Ronald A. Knox's signature blend of sharp wit, logical deduction, and classic detective storytelling. Featuring the ever-observant insurance investigator Miles Bredon, this novel offers a suspenseful and clever puzzle set in the world of financial intrigue and deception. When an eccentric millionaire makes an unusual change to his will, a series of bizarre events follows—culminating in a suspicious death. As the Indescribable Insurance Company stands to lose a substantial sum, Miles Bredon is sent to untangle the case. But with double-crosses, conflicting testimonies, and a host of potential suspects, the truth proves elusive. Is it a case of fraud, accident, or something far more sinister? With its deftly plotted mystery, intelligent storytelling, and a protagonist whose wry humor and keen instincts make him a delight to follow, Double Cross Purposes is a compelling entry in the Miles Bredon series. Fans of classic detective fiction will revel in Knox's ability to craft a case that challenges both the investigator and the reader until the very last page.