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The House in Charlton Crescent

The House in Charlton Crescent

Haynes, Annie

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9376551060
ISBN13: 9789376551064
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 8 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A thick fog settles over a grand country house, muffling footsteps and cloaking secrets as tension coils behind every locked door. In this atmospheric golden age detective fiction, the serenity of an aristocratic family's life is shattered by a shocking murder, thrusting both household and guests into a labyrinth of suspicion and concealed motives. The stately rooms and shadowed corridors become the backdrop for a masterfully plotted whodunit, where each character harbours hidden grievances and the line between ally and adversary blurs with every whispered conversation. Set in the heart of early twentieth-century England, the narrative captures the elegance and unease of upper class society caught in the aftermath of crime. The meticulous investigation unfolds with the precision and restraint that define the best English detective stories, drawing readers into a world where every detail matters and every alibi is suspect. The tension is heightened by the subtle interplay of relationships, as family secrets and social expectations collide beneath the veneer of respectability. Those who savour a traditional British mystery will find themselves immersed in a vintage murder mystery that balances clever plotting with psychological depth. The stately setting, with its echoing halls and ancestral portraits, evokes the allure of a country house murder mystery at its finest. The interplay of class, loyalty, and hidden resentments brings a compelling authenticity to the narrative, appealing to connoisseurs of classic British whodunits and collectors of 1920s mystery books alike. 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 adding to a classic-library collection or seeking the atmospheric intrigue of a bygone era, readers will find themselves drawn into a world where every shadow holds a secret and justice is pursued with intellect and nerve.

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