Death Leaves the Station

Name: Death Leaves the Station
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SKU: 9781925816006
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By Alexander Thorpe

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In Death Leaves the Station by Alexander Thorpe, set in 1920s Australia, a mysterious death disrupts the tranquil life of a Benedictine monastery. A desert train and an English police inspector thrown into the unconventional circumstances work through a tangled web of secrets to uncover the truth behind the crime. The narrative combines suspense, quirky characters and a classic whodunit approach.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate crime and thriller novels set in historical settings, especially those with a touch of Australian flair. The engaging plot combines an intriguing mystery with a cleverly developed cast of characters. Perfect for readers who relish a mix of suspense and humour woven into a vintage crime tale.

Death Leaves the Station

A nameless friar turns up at Halfwell Station at the same time that Ana, the adopted daughter of the station owners, discovers a body in the desert during her midnight walk. But when Ana returns to look for it, the body is gone. This novel brings the cosy country-house intrigue of crime fiction's golden age to the Australian wheatbelt.

Death Leaves the Station brings the cosy country-house intrigue of crime fiction's Golden Age to the Australian wheatbelt.

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Death Leaves the Station brings the cosy country-house intrigue of crime fiction's Golden Age to the Australian wheatbelt.

Set in 1927, the story takes all the classic elements of an interwar murder mystery and gives it a distinctive Australian flavour. A nameless friar turns up at Halfwell Station, at the same time that Ana, the adopted daughter of the station owners, discovers a body in the desert nearby when she goes for a midnight walk. But when she returns to look for it, the body is gone.

Death Leaves the Station was written for fans of classic mystery and crime fiction.

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Death Leaves the Station by Alexander Thorpe is praised for its engaging plot and atmospheric setting. Readers appreciate the clever narrative and unexpected twists, noting the author's skill in crafting a suspenseful yet entertaining mystery. The characters are well-developed, making it a delightful read for fans of classic crime stories.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925816006

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Fremantle Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 203g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Alexander Thorpe grew up in the southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. Both an avid reader and a life-long insomniac, Alexander first began using novels from the Golden Age of crime fiction as a means of self-medication. Far from putting him to sleep, however, they soon ad him concoting plots of his own into the early hours. When not writing, Alexander can be found inflicting his indiosyncratic brand of English on international students, exploring new frontiers in miserable music or reading up on history, linguistics and environmental issues.

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