Bayard, Louis

The Pale Blue Eye

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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
£12.81

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.

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