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Cathy Ace

    Cette auteure élabore des mystères de meurtre traditionnels en huis clos, mettant souvent en scène des protagonistes globe-trotters qui s'appuient sur leurs connaissances mondiales des cultures, de l'histoire, de l'art et de la cuisine pour démêler des intrigues complexes. Son style narratif se caractérise par des mystères complexes et une exploration pointue de la psychologie des personnages. Les décors vont de grands domaines de campagne à divers lieux internationaux, souvent empreints d'une sensibilité typiquement britannique. Son travail explore des récits pleins de suspense, souvent avec des rebondissements psychologiques, se déroulant sur des arrière-plans richement imaginés.

    The Corpse with the Silver Tongue
    The Case of the Unsuitable Suitor
    The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer
    • The Corpse with the Silver Tongue

      2nd Edition

      • 210pages
      • 8 heures de lecture

      In a dramatic and unexpected turn, a character dies suddenly while enjoying a meal of escargots, plunging into his dish before anyone can react. This shocking moment sets the stage for a compelling narrative that likely intertwines themes of mortality, surprise, and perhaps the darker side of culinary indulgence. The story promises to explore the aftermath of this incident and its impact on those around him, offering a blend of humor and intrigue.

      The Corpse with the Silver Tongue2024
      3,5
    • The Case of the Unsuitable Suitor

      • 304pages
      • 11 heures de lecture

      When the village's prodigal son, Huw Hughes, returns and sets his cap at Annie Parker, Annie's colleagues at the WISE Enquiries Agency make it their business to unearth the truth as to why Huw has been widowed three times. Is Annie in danger?

      The Case of the Unsuitable Suitor2017
      3,7
    • The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer

      • 230pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      The Women of the WISE Enquiries Agency are back in a witty and intriguing new mystery. The Anwen Morris Dancers are to play a pivotal role in the imminent nuptials of Henry, eighteenth Duke of Chellingworth.

      The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer2016
      3,7