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John Le Carré
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Binding
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Number of Pages
192
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a fiction crime mystery that uses a murder at a venerable English school to explore secrets hidden beneath respectable surfaces. The central theme is how appearances, power, and loyalty shape a community, and how truth emerges when a disciplined, masterful detective peers into corners others prefer to leave alone. It’s written for adult readers who relish intelligent, character-driven detective stories with dry wit, a restrained cadence, and a quietly adventurous mood. This mystery fiction sits comfortably in both mystery and literary fiction categories, offering a thoughtful, literature-forward experience.
The investigation unfolds through the eyes of a seasoned detective who arrives at the cloistered campus to untangle the murder and its ripple effects. The narrative blends atmospheric detail, restrained prose, and sharp dialogue, guiding readers through drawing rooms and staff corridors as loyalties and reputations are tested. Puzzle-like plotting and sly social satire give the reading experience its distinctive, page-turning pull, appealing especially to fans of traditional English literature-inspired mysteries.
Readers actively engage as the detective weighs motives, follows clues, and evaluates alibis, all while navigating the layers of power and propriety that keep a quiet institution in place. The story treats the inner life of the school with intelligence and wit, offering more than a straightforward mystery and inviting thoughtful reflection on reputation, duty, and secrecy. For readers of mystery fiction who savor depth over adrenaline, this narrative rewards careful, patient reading.
After finishing, readers gain immersion in a refined, dangerous world built on craft and insight. It leaves a lasting impression of how a well-constructed mystery can illuminate character, society, and the costs of keeping secrets, making it a rewarding choice for lovers of detective fiction and literary mysteries alike.
Product Details
Author
John Le Carré
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
192
Language
English
SKU
9780141196374
ISBN
9780141196374
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8x1.1x12.9cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 499
₹ 425
₹ 74 Off