King Solomon’s Carpet
King Solomon’s Carpet by Barbara Vine, published by Penguin in 1992, is a psychological mystery that unfolds through the lens of the London Underground. The story follows a 25-year-old woman who embarks on her first journey on the tube, a decision that leads to unforeseen consequences. This edition spans 355 pages and is presented in English, offering readers a deep dive into a narrative filled with tension and unexpected twists.
In this book, the London Underground serves as a pivotal element, creating an atmosphere of foreboding that permeates the storyline. As the plot progresses, readers will experience a gradual build-up of suspense, leading to a climax that is both surprising and original. The narrative intricately weaves elements of mystery and psychological depth, inviting readers to explore the darker aspects of urban life and the complexities of human experience.
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A 25-year old woman, who had never before travelled by tube, decides to take the Underground home. It is the last mistake she will ever make. Another brilliantly macabre book by Barbara Vine.
‘Vine, quite audaciously, deliberately, makes the London Underground the central character of the book . . . The tension grows, patiently, hardly noticeably. Suddenly, there is an overwhelming sense of foreboding, of inevitable awfulness. But where from and why and how? Vine is the least predictable of writers, and when the unravelling takes place, it is brilliantly unexpected and original’ – Marcel Berlins, The Times.
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