"The Man with the Lame Leg" is an exciting detective novel written by the Australian writer Valentine Williams. The main character, detective Dr. Jowling, solves the mysterious case of the disappearance of the rich heir Frank Spentlow. During the investigation, secrets, forgotten crimes and complex relationships between characters are revealed. The book surprises the reader with unexpected turns, revealing the dark sides of human nature and discovering new facts and evidence on every page. "The Man with a Lame Leg" is an exciting read for fans of the detective genre, who love deeply thought-out plots and unpredictable endings.