The Hangman's Knot
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ISBN10: 9375365557
ISBN13: 9789375365556
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 23 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789375365556
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jun 23 2026
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A pale dawn breaks over a quiet English village, yet beneath its tranquil surface, the shadow of a chilling murder lingers. The air is thick with suspicion as a seasoned police detective is drawn into a labyrinth of secrets, betrayal, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Set against the evocative backdrop of early twentieth-century England, this suspenseful detective fiction immerses readers in a world where every character harbours motives and every clue deepens the mystery. With deft plotting and a keen understanding of human nature, the narrative unfolds as a masterful whodunit fiction-one that embodies the very essence of the golden age mystery. The story's intricate crime investigation weaves together the traditions of the British crime novel and the psychological depth that distinguishes the best detective mystery books. Each revelation tightens the hangman's knot around the guilty, yet justice remains tantalisingly out of reach until the final pages. The vintage British mystery atmosphere is palpable, from dimly lit parlours to the tense exchanges in the police detective's office, inviting both new readers and seasoned aficionados to lose themselves in a puzzle where nothing is as it seems. This is a work that stands at the intersection of suspense, intellect, and the enduring appeal of a classic murder mystery, offering a reading experience as gripping now as it was to its earliest audience. 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 anyone drawn to the enduring intrigue of crime investigation stories and the elegant tradition of mystery novels set in England, this newly revived work is an invitation to rediscover a genre-defining tale.
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