Death Of A Unicorn
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, worn/faded with some minor damage and creasing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: A sticker/label visible on the front cover. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A gripping novel of suspense from award-winning British author Peter Dickinson, Death of a Unicorn draws readers into a tightly woven web of mystery, privilege, and dark secrets. The story follows protagonist Lady Tilly Penrose, a woman whose seemingly comfortable world is shattered when a shocking death exposes the hidden corruption lurking beneath the surface of the British establishment. Dickinson masterfully chronicles the unraveling of old money, power, and moral compromise, delivering a narrative that is both intellectually sharp and deeply atmospheric. His signature wit and psychological acuity keep the tension coiled throughout, as the investigation uncovers truths that powerful people would rather keep buried. A standout entry in Dickinson's celebrated body of work, this novel confirms his reputation as one of Britain's most inventive and sophisticated thriller writers.
Author: Peter Dickinson
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, Pantheon Books, NY
Genre: Thriller
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Dust jacket present, worn/faded with some minor damage and creasing. Page Condition: Good. Markings: A sticker/label visible on the front cover. Binding: Intact hardcover binding.
A gripping novel of suspense from award-winning British author Peter Dickinson, Death of a Unicorn draws readers into a tightly woven web of mystery, privilege, and dark secrets. The story follows protagonist Lady Tilly Penrose, a woman whose seemingly comfortable world is shattered when a shocking death exposes the hidden corruption lurking beneath the surface of the British establishment. Dickinson masterfully chronicles the unraveling of old money, power, and moral compromise, delivering a narrative that is both intellectually sharp and deeply atmospheric. His signature wit and psychological acuity keep the tension coiled throughout, as the investigation uncovers truths that powerful people would rather keep buried. A standout entry in Dickinson's celebrated body of work, this novel confirms his reputation as one of Britain's most inventive and sophisticated thriller writers.