Murder in the Museum by John Rowland

When Professor Julius Arnell is found dead at his desk in the British Museum Reading Room, the scene appears peaceful — but beneath the quiet lies a deadly secret. His sudden death leads to a web of academic rivalries, hidden manuscripts, and long-buried grudges. Journalist and amateur sleuth Henry Fairhurst joins Inspector Shelley in uncovering the truth, navigating a maze of scholars and suspects where intellect and deceit go hand in hand. As clues emerge from the dusty corridors of history, they reveal that knowledge can be as dangerous as any weapon — and that in the world of academia, murder may be the final footnote.