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The Blind Detective

The thrilling inter-war mystery series
Series: Blind Detective
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The Blind Detective by Christina Koning introduces you to Fred Rowntree, a talented sleuth who happens to be blind. Set in the 1920s, he unravels a complex mystery using sharp intellect and acute observations. This gripping tale intricately weaves historical context with suspenseful twists, providing a refreshing perspective in the crime and thriller genre.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by clever sleuths navigating complex mysteries with unique perspectives. Set in post-World War I London, it features a protagonist who compensates for his lack of sight with sharp observational skills and wit, offering a fresh twist on classic detective storytelling.

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The Blind Detective

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First published as Line of Sight under A. C. Koning.

London, 1927. Frederick Rowlands, an injured war veteran, works as a switchboard operator in the city. After being blinded by shrapnel in the First World War, Fred had to adapt and quickly develop his other senses to survive in the bustling city post-war.

When Fred comes into contact with elegant socialite, Lady Celia West, she instantly charms him. When he starts listening in to Celia's private calls to her secret lover, Fred's boss, Gerald Willoughby, he overhears something very sinister...

When a murder victim is discovered, Fred takes it upon himself to risk everything to protect the woman he has fallen in love with.

Series: Blind Detective

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780749029531

Publisher: Allison & Busby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Allison & Busby

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Christina Koning has worked as a journalist, reviewing fiction for The Times,and has taught Creative Writing at the University of Oxford and Birkbeck,University of London. From 2013 to 2015, she was Royal Literary Fund Fellowat Newnham College, Cambridge. She won the Encore Prize in 1999 and waslong-listed for the Orange Prize in the same year.

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