The purple sickle murders #973428

di Wills Crofts Freeman

Edizioni Savine

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"The Purple Sickle Murders" by Freeman Wills Crofts is a detective novel that was written in the late 1920s. The story revolves around Inspector Joseph French, a dedicated member of Scotland Yard's Criminal Investigation Department, as he delves into the chilling and violent murder of a young woman named Thurza Darke. The early part of the book introduces themes of crime and deception, emphasizing not only the methodical process of investigation but also the deep psychological layers of the characters involved. At the beginning of the novel, Inspector French is handling what appears to be a routine case when he gets a call from a young lady who feels she is in immediate danger. This leads him to meet Thurza Darke, who expresses her fear for her own life and insists that her friend, Eileen Tucker, was murdered rather than having taken her own life as the official report claims. As Miss Darke recounts her terrifying encounter with a suspicious individual named Mr. Style, who has a distinctive scar that looks like a purple sickle, the tone of the narrative transitions from the ordinary tasks of police work to a tense and urgent pursuit to uncover the truth behind a dangerous and complicated mystery. The opening of the book effectively establishes the mood for a gritty and intense exploration of crime, its impact on people, and the psychological toll it can take, drawing readers into a captivating and suspenseful tale of murder and intrigue.
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ISBN:
9791224465119
Formato:
ebook
Editore:
Edizioni Savine
Anno di pubblicazione:
2026
Dimensione:
627 KB
Protezione:
nessuna
Lingua:
Inglese
Autori:
Wills Crofts Freeman