A Sleeping Life
A Sleeping Life by Ruth Rendell, published by National Geographic Books on July 11, 2000, is a 192-page exploration of mystery and deception. The narrative centers around the seemingly unremarkable death of Rhoda Comfrey, prompting Inspector Wexford to unravel the complexities of her life. As he investigates, a wallet found in Comfrey’s handbag leads him to the enigmatic writer Grenville West and his secretary, Polly Flinders, whose involvement raises more questions than answers.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that delves into the psychological intricacies of crime and the human condition. The story presents a series of twists and turns as Wexford navigates through a labyrinth of lies and potential suspects surrounding the murder. With elements of police procedural and psychological thriller, A Sleeping Life invites readers to ponder the darker aspects of life and the narratives we construct. This edition is presented in English and features a compact size, making it accessible for various reading environments.
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Rhoda Comfrey’s death seemed unremarkable; the real mystery was her life.
In A Sleeping Life, master mystery writer Ruth Rendell unveils an elaborate web of lies and deception painstakingly maintained by a troubled soul. A wallet found in Comfrey’s handbag leads Inspector Wexford to Mr. Grenville West, a writer whose plots revel in the blood, thunder, and passion of dramas of old; whose current whereabouts are unclear; and whose curious secretary–the plain Polly Flinders–provides the Inspector with more questions than answers. And when a second Grenville West comes to light, Wexford faces a dizzying array of possible scenarios–and suspects–behind the Comfrey murder.
Brilliantly entertaining, exceptionally crafted, A Sleeping Life evokes the dark realities, half-truths, and flights of fancy that constitute a life.
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