Sweet Death, Kind Death
Sweet Death, Kind Death by Amanda Cross is a mystery novel published by Ballantine Books in 1985, featuring 178 pages in English. The story begins with the discovery of Patrice Umphelby, an eccentric resident of Clare College, found drowned in the campus lake, initially deemed a suicide. However, the college president’s suspicions lead to the involvement of Kate Fansler, a noted professor and detective, who is tasked with uncovering the truth behind Patrice’s death.
As Kate Fansler navigates the complexities of academic life, she engages with her colleagues to gather insights into Patrice’s existence. The narrative unfolds within the realms of city life and the intricacies of the mystery genre, highlighting themes of investigation and the pursuit of truth. Readers will find a detailed exploration of the circumstances surrounding Patrice’s life and death, as Kate meticulously pieces together the evidence needed to resolve the case.
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“If by some cruel oversight you haven’t discovered Amanda Cross, you have an uncommon pleasure in store for you.”THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWWhen Clare College’s resident eccentric Patrice Umphelby is found drowned in the campus lake, it’s called a suicide. But the college president grows suspicious and calls in noted professor/detective Kate Fansler to research the matter. Ingratiating herself with her academic colleagues to learn more about Patrice’s life, Kate digs up the evidence she needs to understand her death…. “From the Paperback edition.”
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