A Judgement in Stone (Special Edition)
A Judgement in Stone (Special Edition) by Ruth Rendell is a compelling exploration of crime and psychological tension, published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on August 9, 2022. This edition features an introduction by James Ellroy and spans 208 pages, presenting a gripping narrative centered around the tragic events of Valentine’s Day, when four members of the Coverdale family are murdered by their housekeeper, Eunice Parchman.
Readers will find a detailed account of the investigation that follows the shocking crime, revealing the complexities of Eunice Parchman’s life and the hidden motivations behind her actions. The story delves into themes of psychological turmoil and the impact of personal humiliation, set against the backdrop of a police procedural. This special edition offers a fresh perspective on Rendell’s work, making it a noteworthy addition for fans of mystery and detective fiction.
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A special edition of A Judgement in Stone by Ruth Rendell. Featuring an introduction by James Ellroy.
On Valentine’s Day, four members of the Coverdale family were murdered in the space of fifteen minutes. Their housekeeper, Eunice Parchman, shot them one by one in the blue light of a televised performance of Don Giovanni. When the police arrest Miss Parchman two weeks later, they discover a second tragedy: the key to the Valentine’s Day massacre, a private humiliation Eunice Parchman has guarded all her life.
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