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Shadows by the Sea
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781025982151
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 290
Weight: 0.90
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Shadows by the Sea is a gripping Golden Age mystery by the acclaimed master of suspense, J. Jefferson Farjeon. Set against the moody and atmospheric backdrop of the English coast, the narrative unfolds through a series of eerie occurrences and clandestine encounters that disturb the peace of a seaside community. When a group of disparate characters finds themselves entwined in a web of secrets and unexpected danger, the tension escalates into a classic puzzle of crime and deduction.
Farjeon, renowned for his ability to blend humor with genuine thrills, crafts a story where the setting itself-the shifting tides and darkening shores-becomes a character in its own right. As shadows lengthen by the sea, the protagonists must navigate a labyrinth of motives and hidden identities to uncover the truth behind a looming threat. This work stands as a quintessential example of early twentieth-century British crime fiction, showcasing the clever plotting and evocative prose that made Farjeon a favorite of readers and critics alike. Fans of traditional detective stories and atmospheric thrillers will find Shadows by the Sea an enduringly suspenseful and entertaining read, representative of the high-water mark of 1920s mystery writing.
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