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The Poisoned Goblet

The Poisoned Goblet

Gask, Arthur

Paperback

Mystery & ThrillerLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9375366987
ISBN13: 9789375366980
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 23 2026
Pages: 252
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A rain-soaked night in the English countryside, a wealthy host's sudden collapse, and a gathering of uneasy guests set the stage for an intricate web of suspicion and fear. Shadows lengthen across the drawing room as a seasoned inspector, renowned for his methodical mind, begins to untangle the secrets that lie beneath polite conversation and polished manners. This is a world where every whispered aside and furtive glance could conceal a motive, and where the line between friend and foe blurs with every revelation. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of 1930s Britain, this detective mystery book immerses readers in a golden age mystery of chilling suspense and meticulous police investigation fiction. The story's tension is heightened by its authentic depiction of British detective fiction, drawing on the traditions of the classic murder mystery while offering a suspenseful crime story that keeps one guessing until the final page. The narrative unfolds with the precision of a true whodunit novel, inviting those who cherish vintage crime thrillers to savour the intellectual challenge and emotional stakes that define the best of the genre. What distinguishes this work is its deft interplay of character and motive, its careful layering of clues, and its evocation of an era when justice depended as much on intuition as on evidence. Those who appreciate traditional mystery novels and the enduring appeal of inspector detective stories will find themselves drawn into a labyrinth of deduction and doubt, where every detail matters and nothing is as simple as it seems. 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.

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