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Duck Season Death

By June Wright
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Duck Season Death by June Wright is a gripping crime novel set in the desolate Australian countryside, where the tranquility of a small-town duck-hunting season is shattered by a perplexing murder. As the local community becomes embroiled in suspicion and intrigue, a clever amateur detective steps up to unravel the mystery, confronting hidden secrets and navigating the complexities of human nature. Amidst the tension, the story intertwines an exploration of motive, opportunity, and the darker sides of rural life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by classic mystery novels that transport you to a bygone era. With its blend of suspense, intriguing characters, and unexpected twists set against a vivid backdrop, it promises to keep crime and thriller enthusiasts on the edge of their seats.

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A fresh twist on the classic country-house mystery that is also a brilliant sendup of the genre. When publisher Athol Sefton is shot at a remote hunting lodge, it turns out almost everyone, guests and staff, had good reason to murder him.

Sefton's nephew Charles thinks he can solve the crime by applying the traditional 'rules of the game' he's picked up reviewing detective fiction. But to his annoyance, the killer won't play by those rules, and Charles finds he is the one under suspicion.

Duck Season Death by June Wright offers a clever and engaging take on mystery conventions, keeping readers guessing until the very end.

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ISBN: 9781891241352

Publisher: Verse Chorus Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Verse Chorus Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 217g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

June Wright (19192012) was born in Melbourne, Australia and published six well-received mysteries between 1948 and 1966, when she stopped writing in order to earn a regular salary and support her family after her husband became unable to work. Her novels are characterized by feisty female protagonists and realistic social settings.

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