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Discover the captivating mystery of 'Reservation for Murder', featuring the brilliant Reverend Mother Mary St Paul of the Cross, introduced by acclaimed author June Wright. This compelling detective novel, published in 1958 and now available in a brand new trade paperback format, takes you into the intriguing world of a residential hostel for young women in Melbourne. As tension unfolds amidst anonymous threats and ominous happenings, the keenly perceptive Mother Paul engages in her own investigations when a shocking murder occurs. A chilling stranger is found stabbed in the garden, uttering a cryptic name before dying, and soon after, a resident appears to drown under suspicious circumstances. Are these incidents connected? Join Mother Paul and Mary Allen, a determined resident, as they navigate a web of secrets, deception, and suspense, culminating in a thrilling resolution. Perfect for fans of classic mysteries and detective literature, 'Reservation for Murder' is an essential addition to any mystery collection. Grab your copy today and immerse yourself in June Wright's masterpiece that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781891241406. Year: 2021. Publisher: Verse Chorus Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781891241406
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
June Wright had already published three popular mysteries by the time she created her most memorable detective, the Reverend Mother Mary St Paul of the Cross. The kindly Mother Paul may seem vague and otherwordly, but little escapes her attention — she has a shrewd grasp of everything that's going on beneath the surface.
In Reservation for Murder, the first of three Mother Paul novels (originally published in 1958), she is in charge of a residential hostel for young women who work in offices and shops in Melbourne. A tense atmosphere pervades the house — many of the residents have received unpleasant anonymous letters, and there is much speculation as to their author. When Mary Allen finds a stranger stabbed in the garden, who dies after uttering a mysterious name, and a few days later one of the residents is found drowned, an apparent suicide, the tension reaches fever pitch. Is there a connection between these two deaths? Or between them and the letters? The police investigation, abetted by the resourceful Mary Allen, proceeds in fits and starts, but meanwhile Mother Paul pursues her own enquiries.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781891241406
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
June Wright had already published three popular mysteries by the time she created her most memorable detective, the Reverend Mother Mary St Paul of the Cross. The kindly Mother Paul may seem vague and otherwordly, but little escapes her attention — she has a shrewd grasp of everything that's going on beneath the surface.
In Reservation for Murder, the first of three Mother Paul novels (originally published in 1958), she is in charge of a residential hostel for young women who work in offices and shops in Melbourne. A tense atmosphere pervades the house — many of the residents have received unpleasant anonymous letters, and there is much speculation as to their author. When Mary Allen finds a stranger stabbed in the garden, who dies after uttering a mysterious name, and a few days later one of the residents is found drowned, an apparent suicide, the tension reaches fever pitch. Is there a connection between these two deaths? Or between them and the letters? The police investigation, abetted by the resourceful Mary Allen, proceeds in fits and starts, but meanwhile Mother Paul pursues her own enquiries.