Camera - Softcover

Liffner, Eva-Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0099455196 ISBN 13: 9780099455196

Verlag: Vintage, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

After the death of her uncle Jacob, Johanna discovers a mysterious box of photographs among his belongings. Inspired to investigate Jacob's early life in London where he trained as a photographer, she uncovers a macabre history laced with scandal. In 1905, Jacob apprenticed with Herbert Burrows who photographed the seances of the Theosophist Society. Among the members of the society was Reverend Charles Leadbetter, who also employed Burrows for an altogether more sinister task. Intrigued by the possibilities of photography, Leadbetter secretly used young children in experiments to capture the soul on film as it leaves the body. When Leadbetter's scheme is discovered, it leads to further deceit and murder. The true story is gradually pieced together from Johanna's research and Jacob's own account, leading to a chilling discovery in the Thames.

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Eva-Marie Liffner, author of Imago, was awarded the Poloni Prize for female crime writers.

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This exceptional literary debut combines historical details of early 20th century London with crime fiction and has been awarded prizes for both genres in Sweden.


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Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Vintage
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0099455196
• ISBN 13: 9780099455196
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 208
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