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Murder in the Mill-Race

A Devon Mystery
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Murder in the Mill-Race by E. C. R. Lorac takes readers to a peaceful village disrupted by the mysterious death of a well-respected figureβ€”Sister Monica. As Inspector Macdonald delves into the case, he uncovers hidden tensions and secrets within the community, challenging the tranquil facade and revealing the darker undercurrents of village life. This classic British mystery unravels the intricacies of human relationships and the deception lurking beneath the surface.
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This captivating crime and thriller novel may appeal to you if you enjoy classic mysteries set in quaint English villages, filled with intriguing characters and sharp twists. You might relish the vivid atmospheric descriptions and the engaging puzzle-solving as the astute detective unravels secrets beneath the village's serene facade.

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Murder in the Mill-Race

Everyone says that Sister Monica, warden of a children's home in rural Devon, is a saint - but is she? When her body is found drowned in the mill race, Chief Inspector Macdonald faces one of his most difficult cases in a village determined not to betray its dark secrets to a stranger.

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When Dr Raymond Ferens moves to a practice at Milham in the Moor in North Devon, he and his wife are enchanted with the beautiful hilltop village lying so close to moor and sky. At first, they see only its charm, but soon they begin to uncover its secrets - envy, hatred, and malice.

Everyone says that Sister Monica, warden of a children's home, is a saint - but is she? A few months after the Ferens' arrival, her body is found drowned in the mill race. Chief Inspector Macdonald faces one of his most difficult cases in a village determined not to betray its dark secrets to a stranger.

Murder in the Mill-Race unveils a gripping mystery as the charming facade of a quaint village is peeled away to reveal a web of deceit and intrigue.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352680

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Martin Edwards

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

About the Author

E.C.R. Lorac was a pen name of Edith Caroline Rivett (1894-1958) who was a prolific writer of crime fiction from the 1930s to the 1950s, and a member of the prestigious Detection Club. Her books include Bats in the Belfry, Fire in the Thatch and Murder By Matchlight, all available as British Library Crime Classics.

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