Murder Makes Mistakes by George Bellairs

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Based on the surrounding page content, Murder Makes Mistakes by George Bellairs is part of the Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries series. This particular story involves Sergeant Cromwell, who is shot in the head while attending a funeral in the Cheshire village of Rushton Inferior. The circumstances of the crime are mysterious, as Cromwell was unknown in the village, raising questions about whether the shooting was accidental or intentional.

Superintendent Littlejohn investigates the case, uncovering a mix of tragic and comic incidents that ultimately lead to solving the mystery. The book was originally published in 1958 and is praised for its blend of suspense and humor, set against the backdrop of a quaint English village.