Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Format
ePUB
Kopierschutz
Nein
Family Sharing
Nein
Text-to-Speech
Ja
Erscheinungsdatum
01.01.2026
Verlag
Wilder Publications, Inc.Seitenzahl
234 (Printausgabe)
Dateigröße
865 KB
Sprache
Englisch
EAN
9781515469490
A deadly puzzle unfolds in the grand tradition of Golden Age detective fiction in Peril at Cranbury Hall by John Rhode-an ingenious, atmospheric mystery featuring the brilliant Dr. Lancelot Priestley.
When a sudden death shocks the quiet English countryside, whispers of accident and misfortune hide something far more sinister. Local authorities dismiss the tragedy, but subtle inconsistencies-mechanical oddities, unexplained injuries, and motives buried in polite conversation-draw the attention of Dr. Priestley, the celebrated scientific detective known for unraveling crimes through logic, engineering insight, and uncompromising reason.
As bodies begin to fall and secrets tighten around the old estate of Cranbury Hall, Priestley navigates a world of deception, misdirection, and vintage crime where every clue demands fierce attention. In a case filled with ingenious murder methods, dangerous machinery, and the quiet menace of privilege turned predatory, the truth depends not on instinct or chance-but on evidence, deduction, and the specialized knowledge only Priestley commands.
A showcase of classic British mystery, fair-play detective fiction, and Golden Age whodunit craftsmanship, this novel is perfect for fans of vintage crime novels, early twentieth-century mysteries, and readers who crave puzzles driven by intelligence rather than sensationalism. With precise plotting and a final solution that rewards the observant, Peril at Cranbury Hall stands as a prime example of why John Rhode remains a cornerstone of British crime classics.
Ideal for libraries, book clubs, and collectors of Golden Age detective fiction, this edition offers a compelling gateway into the world of Dr. Priestley-where murder is solved not with bravado, but with brilliance.
When a sudden death shocks the quiet English countryside, whispers of accident and misfortune hide something far more sinister. Local authorities dismiss the tragedy, but subtle inconsistencies-mechanical oddities, unexplained injuries, and motives buried in polite conversation-draw the attention of Dr. Priestley, the celebrated scientific detective known for unraveling crimes through logic, engineering insight, and uncompromising reason.
As bodies begin to fall and secrets tighten around the old estate of Cranbury Hall, Priestley navigates a world of deception, misdirection, and vintage crime where every clue demands fierce attention. In a case filled with ingenious murder methods, dangerous machinery, and the quiet menace of privilege turned predatory, the truth depends not on instinct or chance-but on evidence, deduction, and the specialized knowledge only Priestley commands.
A showcase of classic British mystery, fair-play detective fiction, and Golden Age whodunit craftsmanship, this novel is perfect for fans of vintage crime novels, early twentieth-century mysteries, and readers who crave puzzles driven by intelligence rather than sensationalism. With precise plotting and a final solution that rewards the observant, Peril at Cranbury Hall stands as a prime example of why John Rhode remains a cornerstone of British crime classics.
Ideal for libraries, book clubs, and collectors of Golden Age detective fiction, this edition offers a compelling gateway into the world of Dr. Priestley-where murder is solved not with bravado, but with brilliance.
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