A Pinch of Snuff
A Pinch of Snuff by Reginald Hill, published by Harper & Row in 1978, is a mystery novel that delves into the darker side of human desires. Set against the backdrop of the Calliope Kinema Club, the story unfolds as Yorkshire police superintendent Dalziel navigates the complexities of legality surrounding the club’s activities. Detective Peter Pascoe, however, is skeptical about the situation, especially after a tragic incident involving the club’s proprietor shifts the narrative from mere entertainment to a serious homicide investigation.
Readers will find a gripping exploration of themes such as desire, pain, and the implications of crime within the context of a police procedural. As Dalziel and Pascoe delve deeper into the case, they confront the intertwining worlds of pleasure and murder, revealing the complexities of human nature. This edition spans 271 pages and is presented in English, offering a detailed look into the intricacies of the investigation and the characters involved.
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Love, or at least pornography, are for sale at the arty Calliope Kinema Club on posh, proper Wilkinson Square. According to Yorkshire police superintendent Dalziel, it’s all legal. Detective Peter Pascoe, however, doesn’t believe it. His dentist, who knows real broken teeth and blood when he sees them, insists that the pretty actress wasn’t playing a part when it happened. But the action that puts Pascoe into the picture is homicide. The sudden death of the Calliope’s proprietor soon turns a sleazy sex flick into serious police business. And now Dalziel and Pascoe are looking into the all-too-human desire for pain, pleasure…and murder. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
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