Quiet As A Nun: A Tale Of Murder
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or library stamps visible.
A gripping work of crime fiction, Quiet as a Nun introduces journalist and television presenter Jemima Shore, sent to investigate the mysterious death of a nun at a convent she once attended as a child. Antonia Fraser crafts a tightly plotted murder mystery steeped in atmosphere, as Jemima uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful religious community. The narrative balances suspense with sharp social observation, weaving questions of faith, inheritance, and institutional power into a compulsively readable thriller. Sharp-witted and elegantly written, it marks the debut of one of British crime fiction's most enduring and intelligent heroines.
Author: Antonia Fraser
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Viking Press, New York
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Yellowed. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact. No stickers or library stamps visible.
A gripping work of crime fiction, Quiet as a Nun introduces journalist and television presenter Jemima Shore, sent to investigate the mysterious death of a nun at a convent she once attended as a child. Antonia Fraser crafts a tightly plotted murder mystery steeped in atmosphere, as Jemima uncovers dark secrets lurking beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful religious community. The narrative balances suspense with sharp social observation, weaving questions of faith, inheritance, and institutional power into a compulsively readable thriller. Sharp-witted and elegantly written, it marks the debut of one of British crime fiction's most enduring and intelligent heroines.