A Spider in the Cup
A Spider in the Cup by Barbara Cleverly is a historical mystery published by Soho Press on July 8, 2014. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. Set in London during 1933, the narrative begins with an amateur dowsing team discovering the body of a young woman in the Thames, which sets off a complex investigation led by Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner Joe Sandilands. Amidst the backdrop of a significant economic conference addressing the global Depression, Sandilands must navigate political tensions while managing a high-profile assignment to protect American senator Cornelius Kingstone.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and historical context as the plot unfolds, revealing connections between the discovered body and the senator. The story explores themes of political intrigue and the dangers posed by a rapidly militarizing Germany, all while Sandilands grapples with his dual responsibilities. Cleverly’s work incorporates elements of traditional police procedural narratives, immersing readers in a richly detailed setting that reflects the era’s complexities.
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London, 1933: An amateur dowsing team searching the Thames for precious metals unearths the body of a young woman with a priceless coin in her mouth. The case falls on Scotland Yard Assistant Commissioner Joe Sandilands, but he has another, very high-profile assignment. London is hosting a massive economic conference to address the global Depression, and political tensions run high as world leaders stand either with or against a rapidly militarizing Germany. Sandilands is to protect visiting American senator Cornelius Kingstone throughout the conference. But a when a series of bizarre coincidences links the riverbank body to the senator, Joe realizes that Kingstone is caught up in a dangerous game that might cost not just one but thousands of lives.
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