Karolina, or the Torn Curtain

Name: Karolina, or the Torn Curtain
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786079299
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By Maryla Szymiczkowa

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Summary

Karolina, or the Torn Curtain by Maryla Szymiczkowa is a crime novel set in late 19th-century Krakow. The story follows a determined housewife who turns amateur sleuth when a woman's body is discovered, wrapped in a torn curtain, near a river. As societal constraints clash with her quest for truth, the protagonist navigates through the intricacies of a male-dominated world to solve the mystery. A blend of historical detail and clever deduction, the novel provides a richly atmospheric backdrop for this thrilling investigation.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical mysteries with a blend of humour and cultural insights. Set in 1895 Kraków, it follows a spirited amateur detective, Zofia Turbotyńska, as she delves into a case involving high society intrigue and political undercurrents. Perfect for fans of well-crafted crime stories with a touch of sophistication and wit.

Karolina, or the Torn Curtain

The thrilling sequel to the critically-acclaimed Mrs Mohr Goes Missing

The thrilling sequel to the critically-acclaimed Mrs Mohr Goes Missing

Description

Easter, 1895.

The biggest event in the Catholic calendar is a disaster in Zofia Turbotynska’s household. Her maid Karolina has handed in her notice and, worse, gone missing. When Karolina’s body is discovered, violated and stabbed, Zofia knows she has to investigate.

Following a trail that leads her from the poorest districts of Galicia to the highest echelons of society, Zofia uncovers a web of gang crimes, sex-trafficking, and corruption that will force her to question everything she knows.

Set against the backdrop of the women’s cause, Karolina, or the Torn Curtain refuses to turn a blind eye to the injustices and inequalities of its era – and ours.

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Karolina, or the Torn Curtain is praised for its vivid depiction of late-nineteenth century Cracow, blending wit and historical detail into a charming murder mystery. Reviewers appreciate the clever pastiche of golden-age crime fiction and the insightful portrayal of societal values from the period. The novel’s engaging style and sly wit bring the setting to life, appealing to fans of historical mysteries with its endearing amateur sleuth and well-crafted narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786079299

Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 July 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Point Blank

Contributors:

Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones
Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 336

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Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Maryla Szymiczkowa

About the Author

"Jacek Dehnel is a writer, poet and translator. He has written several novels, including Lala (Oneworld, 2018) and Saturn (Dedalus, 2012). Jacek writes crime fiction under the pseudonym Maryla Szymiczkowa with partner Piotr Tarczynski, a translator and historian. They live in Warsaw.

Antonia Lloyd-Jones is a prize-winning translator of Polish literature and a mentor for the WCN Emerging Translator Mentorship Programme, and from 2015-17 was co-chair of the Translators Association. Her previous translations of work by Jacek Dehnel include Lala (Oneworld) and Saturn (Dedalus)."