Publisher's Synopsis
The Uttermost Farthing R. Austin Freeman When Humphrey Challoner's wife is shot dead by a robber he vows to catch the killer. Among the clues, Challoner saves the hair his wife clutched in her hand. R. Austin Freeman is a master storyteller but this is not a traditional murder mystery. It is a disturbing and thought-provoking tale that questions how society should treat its violent criminals.