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The Carson Loan Mystery

The Carson Loan Mystery

De Brune, Aidan

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 937459661X
ISBN13: 9789374596616
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A body lies undiscovered in a quiet Sydney suburb, and with it, a tangled web of inheritance, suspicion, and secrets threatens to upend an entire small town. In the shadowed lanes of 1920s Australia-a world of jazz-age promise and lingering colonial tensions-an unsolved murder investigation draws together a cast of unforgettable characters, each with motives as complex as the case itself. The story unfolds with the meticulous logic and sharp wit that made the golden age of classic detective novels so enduring, yet it pulses with the unique rhythms and anxieties of Australian crime fiction. For readers of golden age mysteries and fans of classic whodunits, this mystery thriller book offers not only a puzzle to be solved, but a vivid portrait of a society on the cusp of change, where every inheritance dispute is fraught with hidden dangers and every neighbour harbours a secret. Rediscovered after decades out of print and now republished by Alpha Editions, this edition has been restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that its distinctive voice and atmosphere are preserved. It is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, inviting both casual readers and classic-collection buyers to experience the suspense and sophistication that once captivated Dorothy L. Sayers readers and admirers of Agatha Christie style mysteries. The evocative Sydney setting, with its blend of cosmopolitan intrigue and small-town claustrophobia, grounds the narrative in a place both familiar and exotic, while the intricacies of the plot echo the best traditions of inheritance dispute mysteries and unsolved murder investigations. As the investigation twists through layers of deception and revelation, the novel captures the timeless thrill of seeking truth amid uncertainty-a testament to the enduring power of Australian crime fiction and the universal allure of a well-crafted mystery.

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