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The Mystery of Angelina Frood

The Mystery of Angelina Frood

Austin Freeman, R.

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9375360652
ISBN13: 9789375360650
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 9 2026
Pages: 212
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A solitary house in the London suburbs stands shrouded in silence, its secrets sealed behind drawn curtains and a vanished occupant. When a woman disappears under baffling circumstances, the city's shadows grow longer and suspicion coils through genteel drawing rooms and fog-laced streets. At the heart of this golden age detective novel lies a murder investigation story that deftly intertwines forensic deduction with the atmospheric intrigue of early twentieth century mystery. The narrative moves with quiet intensity, as a legal mystery unfolds amid the subtle interplay of evidence, motive, and the psychology of those drawn into the case. Every clue is weighed with the precision of a forensic detective story, inviting readers to measure each revelation against the cool intellect of the amateur sleuth at its centre. The book's enduring appeal lies in its meticulous craftsmanship: each scene is steeped in the understated tension and meticulous reasoning that define vintage British crime. The urban landscape of London becomes a living, breathing character, its alleys and parlours echoing with the uncertainties of the era. As part of the celebrated Dr Thorndyke series, this work stands as an essential entry in the evolution of British mystery fiction, blending the cerebral pleasures of the whodunit novel with the authentic procedures of a pioneering detective. Its careful construction and subtle characterisation set it apart from more sensational tales, rewarding readers who savour both the puzzle and the period detail. 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, offering both connoisseurs and new readers the chance to experience a masterwork of London detective fiction as it was meant to be read.

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