Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.10.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
42
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/0,3 cm
Gewicht
72 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7536-232-6
A clock strikes midnight in a quiet Victorian parlour, shattering the peace with a single, chilling sound. Shadows linger in the corners, secrets coil beneath the surface, and the line between the domestic and the dangerous grows thin. Within this intricate nineteenth-century mystery, the ordinary rhythms of daily life are unsettled by a crime that unsettles both home and heart, drawing readers into a world where every gesture and glance may conceal a clue. With the precision of a surgeon and the curiosity of a detective, this early detective story unravels the knot of a whodunit mystery book set against the evocative backdrop of the Victorian era. The narrative pulses with domestic suspense fiction, where the familiar comforts of the parlour and the physician's study are charged with tension and suspicion. Each character emerges with compelling ambiguity, their motives as carefully layered as the plot itself. The investigation winds through genteel drawing rooms and shadowed corridors, inviting readers to weigh evidence and question appearances in a fashion that defined the roots of vintage detective fiction. For those who appreciate classic crime fiction, this American mystery novel stands as a testament to the genre's earliest innovations. It offers the distinctive pleasures of a Victorian detective novel-measured pacing, subtle character interplay, and a keen attention to the intricacies of motive and opportunity. The atmosphere is rich with period detail, yet the suspense remains as engaging as when it first appeared, making it a compelling addition to any collection of Victorian era literature. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a general reader drawn to old fashioned crime novels or a collector seeking an authentic anna katharine green mystery, this volume invites you to experience the origins of detective storytelling in all its measured suspense and subtle intrigue.
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