Stapleton: Corpse and Robbers

Formidable Miss Emily returns to investigate the death of a wealthy man in Virginia Beach who had upset the upper crust in town. Aiding the local State Trooper, Sgt. Don Corley, they navigate the clues and suspicions while trying to keep fiery Carol-Ann, who has her eyes on Don, out of trouble. Corpse and Robbers was published in 1954.