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THE VILLAGE was beautiful. It was enfolded in a hollow of the Downs, and wrapped up snugly— first, in a floral shawl of gardens, and then, in a great green shawl of fields. Lilies and lavender grew in abundance. Bees clustered over sweet-scented herbs with the hum of a myriad spinning-wheels.

Produktbeschreibung
THE VILLAGE was beautiful. It was enfolded in a hollow of the Downs, and wrapped up snugly— first, in a floral shawl of gardens, and then, in a great green shawl of fields. Lilies and lavender grew in abundance. Bees clustered over sweet-scented herbs with the hum of a myriad spinning-wheels.
Autorenporträt
Ethel Lina White (1876–1944) was a renowned British novelist, celebrated for her works in the mystery and crime fiction genres. Born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, she initially began her career as a civil servant, but her passion for writing eventually led her to become a full-time author. White is best known for her novel 'The Wheel Spins' (1936), which Alfred Hitchcock later adapted into the classic film 'The Lady Vanishes'. Her literary style often involved the use of psychological suspense and the exploration of fear within ordinary life, a theme poignantly depicted in her book 'Fear Stalks the Village'. This novel manifests White's skill in creating a tense atmosphere and integrates her expertise in crafting narratives centered around the unseen and unknown threats that lurk in everyday settings. Her oeuvre often showcases a blend of tightly woven plots and rich character development, earning her a distinguished place amongst the foremost writers of suspense fiction during the early twentieth century. White's contribution to the genre is marked by her ability to maintain a gripping narrative pace while intricately drawing readers into her characters' psychological landscapes, a technique that has influenced many writers in the thriller and mystery categories.