Buried for Pleasure
Buried for Pleasure by Edmund Crispin is a mystery novel published by Penguin in 1958. This edition, consisting of 175 pages, presents a narrative set in the tranquil English village of Sanford Angelorum, where Professor Gervase Fen takes a break from academia to run for Parliament. What initially seems like a peaceful setting soon reveals a darker undercurrent, as Fen uncovers a web of blackmail and deception lurking beneath the village’s surface.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex plot involving eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, and a cast of intriguing characters as Fen navigates the challenges of both politics and mystery. The story unfolds with a blend of traditional detective elements, showcasing Crispin’s unique approach to the genre. This edition invites readers to explore the intricacies of human behavior and the secrets that can lie hidden in seemingly idyllic surroundings.
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In the sleepy English village of Sanford Angelorum, Professor Gervase Fen is taking a break from his books to run for Parliament. At first glance, the village he’s come to canvass appears perfectly peaceful, but Fen soon discovers that appearances can be deceptive: Someone in the village has discovered a dark secret and is using it for blackmail. Anyone who comes close to uncovering the blackmailer’s identity is swiftly dispatched. As the joys of politics wear off, Fen sets his mind to the mystery but finds himself caught up in a tangled tale of eccentric psychiatrists, escaped lunatics, beautiful women and lost heirs.
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