The Silk Stocking Murders
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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 1990
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Edition
New Ed
ISBN-10
0140121706
ISBN-13
9780140121704
Description
In a captivating tale of mystery and intrigue, a series of brutal murders sends shockwaves through the city, leaving the police baffled and the public in a frenzy. The plot unfolds with a cunning detective determined to untangle the web of deception that surrounds each victim, all while navigating the complex social dynamics of the time. Set against a backdrop of 1920s England, the story explores themes of class, morality, and the nature of evil, delivering a gripping narrative that keeps readers on their toes.
As the investigative layers are peeled back, secrets from the past begin to surface, intertwining the lives of the characters in unexpected ways. With each revelation, the tension escalates, drawing both the detective and the reader deeper into a labyrinth of clues. The novel masterfully blends wit, suspense, and psychological depth, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own shadows while pursuing a killer cloaked in silk and shadows.
As the investigative layers are peeled back, secrets from the past begin to surface, intertwining the lives of the characters in unexpected ways. With each revelation, the tension escalates, drawing both the detective and the reader deeper into a labyrinth of clues. The novel masterfully blends wit, suspense, and psychological depth, painting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with its own shadows while pursuing a killer cloaked in silk and shadows.
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