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London Particular

London Particular

CrimeMystery
Pages
192
Published
1984
Language
English

Synopsis

A dense 'pea-souper' fog descends on London, shrouding the city in mystery. When a man is found dead in Rose's house, seemingly struck down by an assailant, the impenetrable conditions complicate the investigation. With seven suspects and alibis muddled by the fog, Inspector Cockrill and his young rival Inspector Charlesworth must navigate a web of friendships and potential motives to uncover the truth behind this unusual murder.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

TenseAtmospheric
Locked RoomMystery Box

Genres

Crime Mystery Thriller Police Procedural

About the author

C
Christianna Brand

Christianna Brand was born Mary Christianna Milne in Malaya but spent most of her childhood in England and India. She had a number of different occupations, including model, dancer, shop assistant and governess. Brand also wrote under the pseudonyms Mary Ann Ashe, Annabel Jones, Mary Brand, Mary Roland, and China Thompson. Christianna Brand served as chair of the Crime Writers' Association from 1972 to 1973. (Wikipedia)

Characters

Inspector CockrillProtagonist
The RoseSupporting
Dr. TedwardsSupporting
Raoul VernetSupporting
Inspector CharlesworthSupporting
All characters in London Particular