Smoke Screen
Smoke Screen by Marianne Macdonald is a mystery novel published by HarperCollins on September 1, 2001. This 304-page book follows Dido Hoare, an antiquarian bookseller in London, as she navigates the challenges of running her shop while caring for her young son and cat. Dido’s fortunes take a turn when she is offered the personal library of Clare Templeton Forbes, an elderly woman with ties to a famous American poet. However, her luck quickly changes when Clare dies in a suspicious fire, and Dido finds herself in possession of a stolen manuscript, attracting unwanted attention from the police.
In this gripping narrative, Dido must unravel the mystery surrounding Clare’s death and the motives behind it. With the assistance of her father, a retired researcher, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth and identify the killer before she becomes the next target. The story delves into themes of danger and deception within the world of antiquarian books, providing readers with an engaging exploration of mystery and detective work. Smoke Screen presents a blend of intrigue and suspense, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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Trying to build her fledgling shop and keep her young son and cat fed, Dido Hoare, London’s most intrepid antiquarian bookseller, needs some good luck. Her break comes when the aged and daunting Clare Templeton Forbes, the ex-lover of a celebrated American modernist poet, offers Dido her prized personal library — a bookseller’s dream come true.
Dido’s luck, however, vanishes as quickly as it arrives. First, Clare dies when a suspicious fire destroys her house. Then a valuable stolen manuscript winds up in Dido’s possession — bringing the police straight to her door. Someone wanted Clare dead and Dido out of the picture. But who? And why? With the help of her father, a retired researcher, Dido leaves no page unturned to find a clever killer before he can close the book on her.
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