The Clock Strikes Twelve
The Clock Strikes Twelve by Patricia Wentworth is a mystery novel published by Hodder & Stoughton in November 1989. This edition spans 252 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds on New Year’s Eve, 1940, when James Paradine’s unexpected speech disrupts the usual family traditions, setting off a chain of events that leads to the disappearance of valuable documents and ultimately, his death.
Readers will find themselves immersed in a complex narrative as Miss Silver steps in to unravel the intricate relationships within the Paradine family, marked by dislike, hatred, and fear. The plot centers around the urgent need for the culprit to confess before midnight, creating a tense atmosphere that propels the story forward. With elements of traditional detective work and suspense, this book delves into themes of crime and the dynamics of family ties, offering a compelling exploration of mystery and intrigue.
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Detective and mystery stories. New Year’s Eve, 1940, is unusual for the Paradine family. Departing from tradition, James Paradine makes a speech that changes the course of many lives. Valuable documents have disappeared. A member of the family has taken them. The culprit has until midnight to confess and return the papers. A few minutes after twelve James Paradine is dead. It is left to Miss Silver to disentangle the threads that bind the Paradine family in a strange web of dislike, hatred and fear.
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