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A novelist ambles down the lanes of a cosy country village, replete with Tudor houses and quaint cottages. In her writer's mind she pictures the sordid truth beyond the veneer, a seemingly laughable proposition - until the coming of the letters. Anonymous letters from a poisoned pen, sowing discord and defaming everybody from the Rector to the 'queen of the village' Miss Decima Asprey. Naturally, where there is venom in the air and dark secrets are threatening to come to light, the shadow of death is not far behind. Ethel Lina White's 1932 classic is one of the foundation stones of the village…mehr

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A novelist ambles down the lanes of a cosy country village, replete with Tudor houses and quaint cottages. In her writer's mind she pictures the sordid truth beyond the veneer, a seemingly laughable proposition - until the coming of the letters. Anonymous letters from a poisoned pen, sowing discord and defaming everybody from the Rector to the 'queen of the village' Miss Decima Asprey. Naturally, where there is venom in the air and dark secrets are threatening to come to light, the shadow of death is not far behind. Ethel Lina White's 1932 classic is one of the foundation stones of the village mystery sub-genre of crime fiction. Revelling in the delicious contrast of angelic outer appearances and the wickedness behind the facade, White's novel is a witty and satisfying interwar mystery.

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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.