The Tall House Mystery
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ISBN10: 9374596350
ISBN13: 9789374596357
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 26 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789374596357
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 26 2026
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A silent, rain-soaked night at a secluded country house is shattered by the discovery of a body, and suspicion begins to seep through every corridor and parlour. Within these walls, the genteel rituals of English country life are upended as guests and residents alike become entangled in a labyrinthine murder investigation, where every alibi seems fragile and every motive shadowed by doubt. Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, this suspenseful crime novel unfolds with all the intricate twists and psychological subtlety that define the golden age of crime fiction. The narrative draws readers into a world where the amateur sleuth and police procedural novel converge, each character rendered with a keen eye for the tensions simmering beneath polite society. The story's careful pacing and elegant structure evoke the best traditions of the vintage murder mystery, inviting readers to weigh every clue and question every conversation. The atmosphere is thick with uncertainty, as the investigation exposes not only the secrets of the house but also the shifting alliances and hidden resentments that lie beneath its roof. Lovers of classic detective stories and traditional whodunits will find themselves irresistibly drawn into this web of intrigue, where the line between innocence and guilt is as delicate as it is dangerous. 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. For those who cherish British mystery novels and the enduring appeal of English crime fiction, this is an invitation to revisit a masterfully constructed puzzle that continues to captivate and surprise.
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