Hand in Glove
Hand in Glove by Robert Goddard, published by Bantam in 1992, is a first edition novel that spans 427 pages. The story begins nearly fifty years after the death of a man who fought for the Republicans in Spain, when his sister and literary executor, Beatrix, is murdered in what initially appears to be a robbery. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the motives behind her death are far more intricate, leading to a web of secrets that Charlotte Ladram, Beatrix’s goddaughter, must unravel.
Readers will find a blend of mystery and detective elements as Charlotte inherits her godmother’s house and delves into the past. The narrative explores themes of city life and the complexities of familial relationships, revealing the hidden truths that can lead to dire consequences. As Charlotte follows the clues left by Beatrix among relatives and friends, the story invites exploration into the darker aspects of human nature and the lengths to which people will go to protect their secrets.
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Who died fighting in Spain for the Republicans. Nearly fifty years later, his sister and literary executor, Beatrix, is murdered during what appears to be a robbery at her home. But robbery, it transpires, is only one of the complex motives that underlie her murder. When Charlotte Ladram inherits her godmother Beatrix’s house, she begins to uncover the kinds of secrets that people are murdered for. Beatrix scattered clues among relatives and friends, and Charlotte begins.
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