Collected Stories
Collected Stories by Ruth Rendell, published by Hutchinson in 2007, presents a collection of three classic narratives that delve into the complexities of human behavior and relationships. This edition, written in English and spanning 406 pages, showcases Rendell’s skill in crafting intricate plots that challenge readers’ perceptions and biases.
In this collection, readers will encounter the unsettling themes of mystery and suspense as they explore the stories of “Means of Evil,” “The Fallen Curtain,” and “The Fever Tree.” Each tale offers a unique perspective on crime and psychological tension, from the investigation of a wife’s apparent suicide to the intricate dynamics of friendship and the fears of rejection. Rendell’s ability to intertwine literature with elements of thrillers and suspense makes this collection a thought-provoking experience for those interested in the genre.
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This title features three classic Ruth Rendell stories: Means of Evil, The Fallen Curtain and The Fever Tree. Ruth Rendell is unequalled in her ability to weave stories that challenge our preconceptions and prejudices, from Wexford and Burden’s investigation of a wife’s apparent suicide, with all the evidence pointing to the husband in Means of Evil to the unsettling psychology behind a man’s friendship with a boy in The Fallen Curtain and the paranoia that plagues two people out of love, terrified of being rejected in The Fever Tree.
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