Does Shroud of Darkness feature Chief Inspector MacDonald?

Chief Inspector MacDonald is the recurring detective in this novel, continuing his investigations into complex criminal cases.

Is Shroud of Darkness a standalone mystery?

While part of a series featuring Chief Inspector MacDonald, Shroud of Darkness presents a complete mystery that can be enjoyed independently without needing to read previous books.

Shroud of Darkness

Crime Historical Fiction

Pages: 230
Published: 1954
Language: English

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A brutal attack at a fog-shrouded Paddington Station draws Chief Inspector MacDonald into a complex case. Five strangers on a train become entangled in a web of secrets when attempted murder turns into manslaughter. MacDonald must navigate their intimate lives to uncover the truth hidden in the darkness.

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Tense Atmospheric

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Prose complexity 7/10

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CharactersInspector MacDonald, young beauty, psychiatrist's pretty secretary +4

About the authorE. C. R. Lorac

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