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Checkmate to Murder. The Robert Macdonald Mystery. Illustrated
E.C.R. Lorac
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Éditeur:
Andrii Ponomarenko
Andrii Ponomarenko
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Format ouvert - aucune protection
Format ouvert - aucune protection
Année de parution:
2025
2025
ISBN-13:
9786178558130
Description:
In Checkmate to Murder, E.C.R. Lorac masterfully crafts a gripping whodunit set against the atmospheric backdrop of wartime London. Inspector Robert Macdonald is called to solve a murder that occurs in a small artist's studio, uncovering a labyrinth of lies, motives, and secrets hidden in the shadows of the Blitz.
On a foggy night, a quiet chess game between friends in a Kensington studio is interrupted by a horrifying discovery—a murder has taken place in the adjoining room. The victim, a disagreeable man with ties to everyone present, has been brutally killed. Among the suspects are the eccentric artist, his model, the chess-playing friends, and even a soldier who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As Macdonald delves deeper into the case, he must unravel a web of alibis, hidden resentments, and suspicious behavior. The clues appear as fragmented as the pieces on a chessboard, and Macdonald must use his sharp intellect to identify the killer and determine their motive.
With its tightly plotted narrative, richly drawn characters, and the evocative depiction of a city under siege, Checkmate to Murder is a prime example of Golden Age detective fiction. Lorac’s ability to capture the tension and resilience of wartime London adds depth and authenticity to this compelling mystery, making it a must-read for fans of classic crime stories and meticulously crafted puzzles.
On a foggy night, a quiet chess game between friends in a Kensington studio is interrupted by a horrifying discovery—a murder has taken place in the adjoining room. The victim, a disagreeable man with ties to everyone present, has been brutally killed. Among the suspects are the eccentric artist, his model, the chess-playing friends, and even a soldier who happens to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As Macdonald delves deeper into the case, he must unravel a web of alibis, hidden resentments, and suspicious behavior. The clues appear as fragmented as the pieces on a chessboard, and Macdonald must use his sharp intellect to identify the killer and determine their motive.
With its tightly plotted narrative, richly drawn characters, and the evocative depiction of a city under siege, Checkmate to Murder is a prime example of Golden Age detective fiction. Lorac’s ability to capture the tension and resilience of wartime London adds depth and authenticity to this compelling mystery, making it a must-read for fans of classic crime stories and meticulously crafted puzzles.
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