The wrong letter - Softcover

S. Masterman, Walter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9374590816 ISBN 13: 9789374590812

Verlag: Alpha Edition, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

A single misdirected envelope, its contents meant for another, sets in motion a web of suspicion and unease beneath the rain-soaked streets of early twentieth-century England. In a world where secrets are currency and appearances deceive, a sudden death draws the attention of a determined amateur sleuth, whose pursuit of the truth unsettles polite society and exposes the fragile boundaries between trust and betrayal. This is a suspenseful whodunit shaped by the conventions of golden age detective fiction, where every character harbours motives and the smallest detail may prove crucial. The narrative unfolds with the measured tension of a traditional mystery book, inviting readers to weigh each clue and question every alibi, while the atmosphere of a vintage mystery novel lingers in every shadowed parlour and fogbound lane. Set against the backdrop of a society in flux, this British mystery novel captures the intrigue and subtle menace that define the finest crime investigation stories. The interplay of deduction and intuition, so central to early twentieth century mystery, is rendered with subtlety and wit, offering a reading experience that rewards both close attention and a taste for suspense. Its appeal lies not only in the cleverness of its plot, but in its evocation of an era when the amateur detective could outwit the authorities, and the line between innocence and guilt was rarely clear. 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 drawn to the enduring allure of British crime fiction, this 1920s crime novel promises an immersive journey into a world where justice is always just out of reach, and the wrong letter can change everything.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Edition
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9374590816
• ISBN 13: 9789374590812
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 122
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: EDITIONS GALLIMARD; ufficio.anagrafiche@meli.it; ; Via Verdi, 8.; Assago Milano; 20090; Italien