The Old Silent
The Old Silent by Martha Grimes is a mystery novel published by Dell in 1990. This 1st paperback edition spans 434 pages and is presented in English. The narrative is set in West Yorkshire and Cornwall, where Superintendent Richard Jury is tasked with uncovering the motives behind a seemingly inexplicable crime: the murder of a husband by his wife a decade after the tragic kidnapping of their only child.
Readers will find a complex exploration of human behavior and the intricacies of relationships within this traditional mystery. The story delves into themes of sanity and patience, as Jury navigates the unsettling circumstances surrounding the case. With its focus on detective work and the psychological underpinnings of crime, The Old Silent offers an engaging experience for fans of the genre.
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Set in West Yorkshire and Cornwall, this story challenges Martha Grimes’s major character, Superintendent Richard Jury, to find out the real reason that a perfectly sane and patient wife should murder her husband ten years after their only child has been kidnapped and presumably killed.
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