Quest for a Killer

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Historical MysteryFemale ProtagonistsEarly 20th CenturyWorld War I EraThrillerAmateur SleuthCourage
Historical Fiction

Quest for a Killer

Alanna Knight

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Set against the backdrop of the tumultuous early 20th century, with the shadows of World War I beginning to loom, "Quest for a Killer" introduces readers to Mary, a determined young woman who finds herself embroiled in a series of unsettling deaths. Disbelieving that these incidents are mere accidents or isolated tragedies, Mary launches her own investigation, driven by an innate sense of justice and an unwillingness to accept the status quo. She navigates a world often restrictive for women of her time, using her intelligence and courage to uncover a sinister truth that others might prefer to keep buried. The novel explores potent themes of justice, the deceptive nature of appearances, and the courage it takes to challenge societal expectations. As Mary delves deeper into the mystery, she unearths secrets that connect the victims and point towards a calculating perpetrator. What makes this book compelling is the fusion of a classic whodunit structure with a rich historical setting, elevated by a protagonist who defies convention. The suspense builds as Mary races against time, not only to unmask the killer but also to survive the dangers her pursuit uncovers, all while grappling with the broader anxieties of an era on the brink of global conflict.

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Publisher

Allison & Busby

Pages

320

Format

PAPERBACK

ISBN-13

9780749009052

ISBN-10

0749009055

Language

English

Published

2010-01-01