The Widening Gyre
The Widening Gyre by Robert B. Parker is a mystery novel published by Penguin in 1987, featuring 183 pages in English. This story revolves around the wife of a senatorial candidate, whose seemingly perfect life is disrupted by a scandal involving sex and drugs that has been captured on videotape. As blackmail threatens to derail her husband’s political ambitions, Spenser, a private investigator, becomes involved in the case, determined to recover the damaging tape.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of ambition and deception within the context of city life. The plot unfolds as Spenser navigates the complexities of the situation, facing escalating dangers in his quest to resolve the issue. This edition presents a hard-boiled mystery that explores the darker sides of political life and personal relationships, offering a gripping look at the lengths to which individuals will go to protect their interests.
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The adoring wife of a senatorial candidate has a smile as sweet as candy and dots her “i’s” with little hearts. A blond beauty, she is the perfect mate for an ambitious politician, but she has a little problem with sex and drugs–a problem someone has managed to put on videotape.
The big boys figure a little blackmail will put her husband out of the race. Until Spenser hops on the candidate’s bandwagon.
But getting back the tape of the lady’s X-rated indiscretion is a nonstop express ride to trouble–trouble that is deep, wide and deadly.
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