2nd of 37 best selling Emma Lathen mysteries featuring SVP of the Sloan Guaranty Trust, John Putnam Thatcher, who gets to the bottom of things by cutting through divorce, carryings on, dog shows, and more to examine the financial motives and nail the killer. A humorous romp for those who like humor and good writing in their mysteries. Called the American Agatha Christie and Nero Wolfe with Portfolio, by the New York Times.

• Cover
• Copyright
• 24 John Putnam Thatcher
• 6 Elizabeth & John Putnam Thatcher
• A Place for Murder Contents
• Preface
• Introduction
• Cast
• Emma Lathen Political Mysteries
• Tom Walker Mysteries
• Financial & Other Facts
• Chapter 1. Must Vacate
• Chapter 2. Unusual place
• Chapter 3. Near an unspoiled village
• Chapter 4. With rare community spirit
• Chapter 5. An open hunting season
• Chapter 6. And responsible officials nearby
• Chapter 7. Convenient to New York
• Chapter 8. A magnificent estate
• Chapter 9. With pleasant neighbors
• Chapter 10. And many interesting views
• Chapter 11. An opportunity for dog lovers
• Chapter 12. And gentlemen farmers
• Chapter 13. Easy commuting
• Chapter 14. To downtown financial district
• Chapter 15. From this spacious dwelling
• Chapter 16. With varied scope for activities
• Chapter 17. Indoors and out
• Chapter 18. Refreshment of spirit for the discriminating
• Chapter 19. Close to the beauties of nature
• Chapter 20. Inquiries invited