Fortune on the side of the dead man
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New York of the 40s. Lilian Pentikost is the most famous private detective in the city, but health begins to fail it. After meeting Miss Parker, she decides to hire the girl as an assistant. After all, Willojin has a unique set of skills: hears knives masterfully, with blindfolded eyes it opens any lock and easily puts men twice as much on the shoulder blades.
An outstanding couple soon has to investigate the case of a mysterious murder. In the Collins mansion, at the Halloween party, they invite a famous fortuneteller. After the spiritualistic session of Abigail, the mistress of the house, they find dead. The office is locked from the inside, no visible evidence. And the only hint is a bloodied crystal ball ...
This book literally sparkles with its charm and wit. An entertaining detective investigation in New York of the 1940s, with many crafty polite nods to the authors
the past and inspiring rethinking of classical characters and plot turns. Spotswood wrote a very stylish, smart and original debut, which will appeal, both lovers of classic detectives and the discoverers of the genre
An outstanding couple soon has to investigate the case of a mysterious murder. In the Collins mansion, at the Halloween party, they invite a famous fortuneteller. After the spiritualistic session of Abigail, the mistress of the house, they find dead. The office is locked from the inside, no visible evidence. And the only hint is a bloodied crystal ball ...
This book literally sparkles with its charm and wit. An entertaining detective investigation in New York of the 1940s, with many crafty polite nods to the authors
the past and inspiring rethinking of classical characters and plot turns. Spotswood wrote a very stylish, smart and original debut, which will appeal, both lovers of classic detectives and the discoverers of the genre
Author:
Author:Stephen Sktswood
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Fiction
- Category:Detective Books
- Category:Poetry & Literature
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:offset
Series:
Series: Tok. Logic and game
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:18+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-117399-9
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