The Riddle at Gipsy’s Mile
The Riddle at Gipsy’s Mile by Clara Benson is a historical mystery published by Mount Street Press in September 2019. This edition, written in English and spanning 298 pages, follows Angela Marchmont as she navigates the eerie Romney Marsh after discovering the body of a disfigured woman. The narrative unfolds as Angela seeks to uncover the identity of the victim and the circumstances surrounding her death, leading her through a range of settings from a grand stately home to a vibrant yet dubious nightclub in London.
Readers will find a blend of intrigue and exploration as Angela delves into a world filled with illegal drinking, jazz music, and the complexities of lost souls. The story features elements typical of traditional mystery and detective fiction, with a focus on amateur sleuthing and the challenges faced by women in such roles. This edition invites readers to engage with the unfolding mystery while experiencing the historical context of the time.
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Lost in the mists of the Romney Marsh, Angela Marchmont stumbles upon the body of a woman whose face has been disfigured–presumably to prevent recognition. Who is she, and what was she doing out there in the middle of nowhere? The search for answers will take Angela from a grand stately home to London’s most fashionable–and disreputable–nightclub, and into a murky world of illegal drinking, jazz music and lost souls.
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