Some Little Things by Lynn Brock is a finely crafted Golden Age mystery that transforms the smallest details into the keys to a baffling crime. Known for his intelligent plots and fair-play clues, Brock weaves a suspenseful tale in which ordinary objects and seemingly trivial incidents conceal a carefully planned deception. When a quiet circle of acquaintances becomes connected to a sudden and suspicious death, what first appears to be an unfortunate accident begins to reveal troubling inconsistencies. A misplaced trinket, a forgotten remark, an overlooked timetable - each "little thing" takes on new significance as the investigation deepens. Gradually, the truth emerges through logic rather than luck, demanding patience, observation, and sharp reasoning. Brock's understated style, crisp dialogue, and precise construction place the reader alongside the detective, inviting them to weigh every clue and test every alibi. The result is a classic puzzle mystery in the best British tradition: elegant, methodical, and satisfyingly clever. Atmospheric without excess, and driven by intellect rather than violence, Some Little Things will delight admirers of traditional whodunits and the refined ingenuity of Golden Age crime fiction, proving that even the smallest details can hide the greatest secrets.

Colonel Gore is reunited with old friends at a dinner party to mark his return from service in Africa, but is shocked to discover that one of them has fallen victim to a callous blackmailer. When the antagonist is found dead, Gore finds that civilian life can be as challenging as anything in the army, especially when one of your friends may have become a killer . . . but which one?

Gore's assistance is sought by his old army colleague Colonel Margesson, who was having difficulties with his wife and children. When not only Margesson but his two children are killed, the case proves baffling until a visit to  Ireland  reveals the explanation.