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Discover 'The Devil's Caress', a gripping psychological thriller that invites you into a web of suspense and intrigue. This fourth installment in Dark Passage's acclaimed reissue series by June Wright, originally published in 1952, uncovers layers of mystery set against the ominous backdrop of the Mornington Peninsula. Experience the isolated tension at a cliffside country home where overworked medico Marsh Mowbray's promised peaceful weekend rapidly spirals into a chilling nightmare. Amidst raging storms, she uncovers two suspicious deaths that radiate an air of malevolence. As the narrative unfolds, Marsh's unwavering determination digs deeper, challenging everyone's motives, including that of her esteemed mentor, Dr. Kate Waring. Explore themes of doubt, deception, and the psychological struggles that make this a compelling country house mystery, akin to the captivating tales spun by Agatha Christie while embracing the emotional depth reminiscent of Daphne du Maurier. Perfect for fans of classic detective stories and psychological thrillers, 'The Devil's Caress' offers an engaging reading experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This BRAND NEW trade paperback is published by Verse Chorus Press and has an ISBN of 9781891241437. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9781891241437
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
The fourth in Dark Passage's reissue series of crime mysteries by June Wright,The Devil's Caress, originally published in 1952, is a tense psychological thriller set on the wild southern coast of the Mornington Peninsula, outside Melbourne. Overworked young medico Marsh Mowbray has been invited to the country home of her revered mentor, Dr. Kate Waring, but it's far from the restful weekend she was hoping for. As storms rage outside, the house on the cliff's edge seethes with hatred and tension, and two suspicious deaths soon follow. 'Doubt is the devil's caress', one of the characters tells Marsh, as her resolute efforts to get to the bottom of the deaths force her to question everyone's motives, even those of Dr. Kate. This is a classic country house mystery with shades of Agatha Christie, but with the jagged emotional edge of Daphne du Maurier.
'A local queen of crime in the tradition of Dorothy L Sayers and Margery Allingham.' — The Age
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: 9781891241437
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Description:
The fourth in Dark Passage's reissue series of crime mysteries by June Wright,The Devil's Caress, originally published in 1952, is a tense psychological thriller set on the wild southern coast of the Mornington Peninsula, outside Melbourne. Overworked young medico Marsh Mowbray has been invited to the country home of her revered mentor, Dr. Kate Waring, but it's far from the restful weekend she was hoping for. As storms rage outside, the house on the cliff's edge seethes with hatred and tension, and two suspicious deaths soon follow. 'Doubt is the devil's caress', one of the characters tells Marsh, as her resolute efforts to get to the bottom of the deaths force her to question everyone's motives, even those of Dr. Kate. This is a classic country house mystery with shades of Agatha Christie, but with the jagged emotional edge of Daphne du Maurier.
'A local queen of crime in the tradition of Dorothy L Sayers and Margery Allingham.' — The Age