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The Hours Before Dawn

Pages
190
Published
1958
Language
English

Synopsis

In mid-20th century England, an ordinary wife and mother finds herself caught in a web of social expectations and subtle hostilities. As she navigates the petty rivalries of her family and neighbors, she can't shake the feeling that something truly strange is unfolding around her. This story builds a slow, relentless tension, leading to a conclusion that will keep you on edge.

About the author

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Celia Fremlin

Celia Margaret Fremlin was an English writer of mystery fiction. Her many crime novels and stories helped modernize the sensation novel tradition by introducing criminal and (rarely) supernatural elements into domestic settings. [Wikipedia]

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