Overview
A mysterious 1940s' portrait leads researcher Phineas Fox to uncover a devastating wartime secret in this chilling novel of suspense. Phineas Fox finds it impossible to refuse when his sport-loving neighbour Toby begs for his help in finding out what's happened to his cousin Arabella, who seems to have disappeared without trace. The only clue to her whereabouts is an obscure 1940s' portrait left in her flat, a gift from her godfather, Stefan. The painting depicts the mysterious Christa Klein, Stefan's sister - and an alleged murderess. Was Christa Klein really guilty of a monstrous crime? What exactly happened within brooding Wewelsburg Castle back in 1941? And what does it have to do with Arabella's disappearance? As Phin delves further, he uncovers evidence of a lost piece of music and a devastating wartime secret: an atrocity whose repercussions reach to the present day.
Full Product Details
Author: Sarah Rayne
Publisher: Canongate Books
Imprint: Severn House
Edition: Main
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 22.00cm
Weight: 0.400kg
ISBN: 9780727887412
ISBN 10: 0727887416
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 31 August 2017
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Rayne at first presents a murky, multilayered picture but masterfully draws out the suspense by progressively revealing the underlying truths --Kirkus Reviews Readers who enjoy sniffing out clues and trying to solve the mystery before the solution is revealed will have a fine time --Booklist To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement, I loved it. Mysteries where the solution is found by unlocking secrets in the past always fascinate me. This one is one of the best. A real page turner. Highly recommended --Mystery People Will keep the reader guessing to the end --Publishers Weekly
Rayne at first presents a murky, multilayered picture but masterfully draws out the suspense by progressively revealing the underlying truths --Kirkus Reviews Will keep the reader guessing to the end --Publishers Weekly Readers who enjoy sniffing out clues and trying to solve the mystery before the solution is revealed will have a fine time --Booklist To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement, I loved it. Mysteries where the solution is found by unlocking secrets in the past always fascinate me. This one is one of the best. A real page turner. Highly recommended --Mystery People
Author Information
Sarah Rayne is the author of many novels of psychological and supernatural suspense, including the Michael Flint and Nell West series. She lives in Staffordshire.
