The Rockefeller Gift: A Superintendent Capricorn Novel
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and atmospheric British crime novel, The Rockefeller Gift is part of Pauline Glen Winslow's acclaimed Superintendent Capricorn series, following the methodical and perceptive detective Merle Capricorn through a compelling mystery. The story unfolds around a suspicious death connected to the world of wealth and philanthropy, drawing Capricorn into a web of deception, greed, and hidden motives. Winslow crafts her narrative with a cool, intelligent tone that rewards careful readers, blending classic British procedural structure with a transatlantic edge rooted in New York's elite social circles. The series stands as a fine example of the post-Agatha Christie school of detective fiction, and this instalment delivers all the intrigue and dry wit that fans of the genre have come to expect.
Author: Pauline Glen Winslow
Format: Hardback
Published: 1982, Collins Crime Club
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A sharp and atmospheric British crime novel, The Rockefeller Gift is part of Pauline Glen Winslow's acclaimed Superintendent Capricorn series, following the methodical and perceptive detective Merle Capricorn through a compelling mystery. The story unfolds around a suspicious death connected to the world of wealth and philanthropy, drawing Capricorn into a web of deception, greed, and hidden motives. Winslow crafts her narrative with a cool, intelligent tone that rewards careful readers, blending classic British procedural structure with a transatlantic edge rooted in New York's elite social circles. The series stands as a fine example of the post-Agatha Christie school of detective fiction, and this instalment delivers all the intrigue and dry wit that fans of the genre have come to expect.