A Fatal Inversion
A Fatal Inversion by Barbara Vine, published by Penguin Adult in 2009, is a compelling exploration of the darker aspects of human nature. Set against the backdrop of a hot summer in 1976, the narrative follows a group of young adults who camp in Wyvis Hall, a Suffolk country house recently inherited by one of them. As they indulge in a carefree lifestyle, their actions lead to unforeseen consequences that resurface a decade later when the discovery of two bodies in the Hall’s animal cemetery forces them to confront their past.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of mystery and suspense woven throughout this 320-page edition. The story delves into themes of family life and the complexities of human relationships, as the characters grapple with the repercussions of their earlier choices. With elements of traditional detective fiction and criminology, A Fatal Inversion invites readers to piece together the clues alongside the unfolding drama, ensuring a thought-provoking experience.
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A classic of the crime genre, A Fatal Inversion plunges you into the darker side of humanity with a plot that will keep you guessing throughout!
‘An absolute winner . . . a gripping read from start to end’ Daily Mail
‘Brilliant. Vine has the kind of near-Victorian narrative drive’ Sunday Times
‘I defy anyone to guess the conclusion’ Daily Telegraph
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In the long hot summer of 1976, a group of young adults camp in Wyvis Hall, a beautiful Suffolk country house, after one of them unexpectedly inherits it. Revelling in their self-indulgent, irresponsible paradise, they scavenge, steal and sell heirlooms – to entertain and simply exist.
Ten years later, when the current owner buries their beloved dog in the Hall’s animal cemetery, the bodies of a woman and child are discovered. But which woman? And whose child? As the facts slowly emerge, their past begins to catch up with them . . .
Written under Ruth Rendell’s pen name, Barbara Vine, if you enjoy the novels of P.D. James, Ian Rankin and Ann Cleeves, you will love this book.
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‘One of the best Barbara Vine novels’ Goodreads Review
‘Not an ordinary mystery . . . it is compelling and certainly thought-provoking’ Goodreads Review
‘Vine is expert at the slow disclosure of facts and feelings’ Goodreads Review
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