Bayard, Louis
The Pale Blue Eye
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399801966
- author:
- Bayard, Louis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Baskerville
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 432
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Mystery & Detective, Historical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A chilling last testament sets the tone for this gripping historical mystery. In April 1831, Gus Landor, a retired New York City police constable, is summoned to help solve a gruesome crime at West Point. A young cadet has been found hanged, and his body was stolen before burial. As Landor delves into the case, he uncovers dark secrets and finds unexpected assistance from a mischievous young cadet named Edgar Allan Poe. The investigation takes Landor on a thrilling adventure, full of drama and unexpected twists. With its brilliant plotting and absorbing storyline, this novel is a worthwhile read for fans of historical mystery. The author's skillful storytelling brings the 19th century to life, rendering it with vivid detail and atmosphere. A shocking climax awaits in this haunting and atmospheric tale, guaranteed to leave readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.