The Eames-Erskine Case
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ISBN10: 9374593114
ISBN13: 9789374593110
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374593110
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 19 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A bitter wind sweeps through the corridors of an English country house, carrying with it more than just the chill of the season. Beneath the veneer of polite society, secrets fester and suspicion lingers, setting the stage for a murder investigation that unsettles every guest and servant alike. In the heart of the golden age of British detective novels, this intricately plotted whodunit unfolds with an air of quiet menace and meticulous detail, inviting readers into a world where every gesture is suspect and every alibi must withstand the scrutiny of a sharp-minded amateur sleuth. The story's tension is heightened by its evocative setting-a country estate shadowed by intrigue and the subtle hierarchies of 1930s England-where the boundaries between loyalty and deception blur with each passing hour. This is crime fiction at its most atmospheric, where the puzzle is as much about human nature as it is about clues and motives. The narrative's steady pace and careful layering of evidence evoke the best of vintage detective stories, while the interplay between police procedural fiction and the resourcefulness of those outside officialdom lends a fresh, engaging dynamic. For readers who appreciate the traditions of the English mystery-its understated wit, its psychological acuity, its sense of place-this work stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the genre. 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. For lovers of traditional mystery books and those drawn to the allure of classic crime fiction, this is an essential addition to any library, offering the rare pleasure of a bygone era brought vividly back to life.
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