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The Pursuits of Mr. Peter Pell

The Pursuits of Mr. Peter Pell

De Brune, Aidan

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9374593521
ISBN13: 9789374593523
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 25 2026
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A heavy fog drifts through the early morning streets of Sydney, muffling footsteps and cloaking secrets in shadow. Beneath the gaslight's uncertain glow, a web of intrigue tightens around a perplexing crime, drawing an unlikely amateur sleuth into the heart of a mystery that unsettles the very fabric of 1920s Australian society. With each turn, the suspense deepens, as unexpected alliances and hidden motives emerge, compelling readers into a world where every glance and gesture may conceal a clue. This is a vintage detective novel that captures the restless energy of an era when the city's ambitions were as sprawling as its underworld, and where the line between respectability and suspicion could vanish in a moment. Set against a distinctly Australian backdrop, the narrative unfolds with a deft balance of wit and tension, inviting lovers of classic mystery fiction and whodunit books to immerse themselves in a story that is as much about the pursuit of truth as it is about the secrets people keep. The careful layering of suspects and revelations, the atmospheric detail of a city alive with both promise and peril, and the measured pace of the crime investigation story evoke the finest traditions of early twentieth century fiction. What sets this work apart is its subtle portrait of a society in flux, where the conventions of the past collide with the uncertainties of the modern age, and where the amateur sleuth must navigate not only the facts of the case, but the shifting tides of loyalty and deception. 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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