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Lady in the Lake

'Haunting . . . Extraordinary.' STEPHEN KING
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In Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman, set in 1960s Baltimore, a former housewife named Maddie Schwartz seeks a fresh start by diving into the male-dominated world of journalism. Her determination leads her to investigate the mysterious death of a young black woman, whose body is found in a fountain. As Maddie gets closer to the truth, the narrative explores themes of race, gender, and ambition against a backdrop of tension and intrigue.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping crime stories with a historical twist, set in the vibrant and turbulent 1960s Baltimore. It weaves a compelling tale of an aspiring journalist who delves into unsolved murders, blending mystery with a rich exploration of race, class, and the pursuit of justice. Perfect for fans of character-driven thrillers with a noir edge.

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Lady in the Lake

A stunning, multi-voiced, period piece - tackling race, gender politics, and the volatility of mid '60s America - from one of today's most interesting crime writing voices.

A stunning, multi-voiced, period piece - tackling race, gender politics, and the volatility of mid '60s America - from one of today's most interesting crime writing voices

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Haunting . . . Extraordinary. - Stephen King

Lippman is a natural storyteller at the height of her powers. - Lee Child

Cleo Sherwood disappeared eight months ago. Aside from her parents and the two sons she left behind, no one seems to have noticed. It isn't hard to understand why: it's 1964 and neither the police, the public nor the papers care much when Negro women go missing.

Maddie Schwartz - recently separated from her husband, working her first job as an assistant at the Baltimore Sun - wants one thing: a byline. When she hears about an unidentified body that's been pulled out of the fountain in Druid Hill Park, Maddie thinks she is about to uncover a story that will finally get her name in print. What she can't imagine is how much trouble she will cause by chasing a story that no-one wants her to tell.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571339457

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 302g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Laura Lippman's novels have won many crime fiction prizes, including the Edgar, Anthony and Agatha Awards. Sunburn (2018), her second consecutive novel to win the eDunnit Award at Crimefest, was also nominated for the CWA Gold Dagger Award and was a Waterstones Book of the Month. Her most recent novel Lady in the Lake (2019) featured in numerous Best of Year Lists.

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