Malice And The Maternal Instinct
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some edge wear and minor damage to corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: -. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A taut and atmospheric crime novel, Malice and the Maternal Instinct presents a darkly compelling story woven with psychological tension and moral complexity. Miles Tripp, a celebrated British crime writer and former RAF bomber, crafts a narrative that uncovers the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath the surface of domestic life and family bonds. The story chronicles a cast of characters bound together by secrets, obsession, and the volatile intersection of love and violence. With Tripp's characteristically sharp prose and gift for suspense, the novel illustrates how the most primal instincts — protection, jealousy, and vengeance — can spiral into deadly consequence. A masterclass in British crime fiction, it stands alongside Tripp's acclaimed John Cane series as a testament to his enduring skill as a storyteller.
Author: Miles Tripp
Format: Hardback
Published: 1969, Macmillan
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, some edge wear and minor damage to corners; price clipped. Page Condition: Good. Markings: -. Binding: Intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A taut and atmospheric crime novel, Malice and the Maternal Instinct presents a darkly compelling story woven with psychological tension and moral complexity. Miles Tripp, a celebrated British crime writer and former RAF bomber, crafts a narrative that uncovers the sinister undercurrents lurking beneath the surface of domestic life and family bonds. The story chronicles a cast of characters bound together by secrets, obsession, and the volatile intersection of love and violence. With Tripp's characteristically sharp prose and gift for suspense, the novel illustrates how the most primal instincts — protection, jealousy, and vengeance — can spiral into deadly consequence. A masterclass in British crime fiction, it stands alongside Tripp's acclaimed John Cane series as a testament to his enduring skill as a storyteller.