The Down East Murders: A Mystery Set On The Coast Of Maine
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear along edges and spine. No significant tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A classic regional mystery, The Down East Murders plants its roots firmly in the rugged, atmospheric coastline of Maine, where the beauty of the landscape masks a sinister undercurrent of crime. This whodunit chronicles the investigation of a series of murders that disturb the quiet rhythms of a small New England art community, drawing in an unlikely cast of suspects and witnesses. J.S. Borthwick crafts her narrative with a deft, witty touch — blending cozy mystery conventions with sharp characterisation and a keen sense of place that makes coastal Maine as much a character as any person in the story. The novel introduces amateur sleuth Sarah Deane, a sharp-eyed graduate student whose instinct for trouble proves as reliable as her love of literature, and her adventure here is one of compelling twists and dry New England humour. Fans of the classic cozy mystery tradition will find The Down East Murders an immensely satisfying read.
Author: J.S. Borthwick
Format: Hardback
Published: 1985, St. Martin's Press
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear along edges and spine. No significant tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A classic regional mystery, The Down East Murders plants its roots firmly in the rugged, atmospheric coastline of Maine, where the beauty of the landscape masks a sinister undercurrent of crime. This whodunit chronicles the investigation of a series of murders that disturb the quiet rhythms of a small New England art community, drawing in an unlikely cast of suspects and witnesses. J.S. Borthwick crafts her narrative with a deft, witty touch — blending cozy mystery conventions with sharp characterisation and a keen sense of place that makes coastal Maine as much a character as any person in the story. The novel introduces amateur sleuth Sarah Deane, a sharp-eyed graduate student whose instinct for trouble proves as reliable as her love of literature, and her adventure here is one of compelling twists and dry New England humour. Fans of the classic cozy mystery tradition will find The Down East Murders an immensely satisfying read.