
Wycliffe and the Cycle of Death
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تنسيق
غلاف ورقي
صفحات
223
لغة
الإنجليزية
منشور
Jan 1, 1990
الناشر
Transworld Pub
الطبعة
Later Edition
رقم ISBN-10
0552141097
رقم ISBN-13
9780552141093
الوصف
Set against the backdrop of a small Cornish village, the story follows detective Wycliffe as he navigates a web of secrets and suspicion. The tranquility of rural life is shattered when a mysterious death prompts Wycliffe to delve into the shadows lurking behind quaint façades. His investigative journey uncovers a series of interconnected events that reveal the darker side of a community that prides itself on close-knit ties.
As Wycliffe interviews locals and examines tangled relationships, he must confront his own biases and assumptions. The author paints an evocative picture of the area, where the stunning landscape contrasts starkly with the underlying tensions that ripple through the village. With each revelation, the detective discovers that the past has a grip on the present, and understanding the cycle of life and death in this close community becomes crucial.
The story expertly balances suspense and character development, bringing to life a cast of intriguing individuals, each with their motivations and secrets. Wycliffe’s shrewd instincts lead him closer to the truth, forcing readers to question how well they truly know those around them and what horrors may lie beneath the surface.
Ultimately, Wycliffe's investigation serves not only as a means to solve a crime but also as a profound exploration of humanity, morality, and the inexorable ties that bind people together—even in death. The novel invites readers to ponder the cycles we all find ourselves in and the choices that shape our destinies.
As Wycliffe interviews locals and examines tangled relationships, he must confront his own biases and assumptions. The author paints an evocative picture of the area, where the stunning landscape contrasts starkly with the underlying tensions that ripple through the village. With each revelation, the detective discovers that the past has a grip on the present, and understanding the cycle of life and death in this close community becomes crucial.
The story expertly balances suspense and character development, bringing to life a cast of intriguing individuals, each with their motivations and secrets. Wycliffe’s shrewd instincts lead him closer to the truth, forcing readers to question how well they truly know those around them and what horrors may lie beneath the surface.
Ultimately, Wycliffe's investigation serves not only as a means to solve a crime but also as a profound exploration of humanity, morality, and the inexorable ties that bind people together—even in death. The novel invites readers to ponder the cycles we all find ourselves in and the choices that shape our destinies.