The Silent Pool
The Silent Pool by Patricia Wentworth is a mystery novel published by Independently Published on November 13, 2019. This edition features 294 pages and is presented in English. The story revolves around an actress who believes her life is in danger and seeks the assistance of Miss Silver, a genteel private detective. As the plot unfolds, the actress reveals a series of alarming incidents, including attempted poisoning and a suspicious shove down a flight of stairs, all while surrounded by relatives who may have ulterior motives.
Readers will find that the narrative delves into the complexities of deception and danger within a seemingly ordinary setting. As Miss Silver investigates, she uncovers layers of intrigue surrounding the actress, who is not who she initially claims to be. The unfolding mystery leads to a shocking discovery at the actress’s country estate, where the truth about the threats against her life becomes increasingly convoluted. This edition invites readers into a world of fiction that intricately weaves elements of mystery and detective work.
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An actress who fears her life is threatened comes to Miss Silver for help Mrs. Smith is not the first woman who has come to Maud Silver, the genteel private detective, claiming that someone is trying to kill her. She tells a story of attempted poisoning, a shove down a flight of stairs, and a house full of relatives who might want to push her out of the way.Miss Silver is intrigued, not least because this is not Mrs. Smith. Despite her attempt at a disguise, the detective recognizes the woman as Adriana Ford, the grand dame of the London stage. Mrs. Smith was a ruse; the attempts on her life are quite real. There is soon a body at Adriana’s country estate, but it is not the actress who has been killed. Fully interested, Miss Silver travels to the house, where she learns that the actress is not the only one who tells lies.
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