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The Mystery of the Nine Stars

The Mystery of the Nine Stars

De Brune, Aidan

Paperback

Mystery & Thriller

ISBN10: 9374593319
ISBN13: 9789374593318
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 156
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A cryptic cipher scrawled on a rain-lashed window; a city shrouded in secrets, where every shadow conceals another clue. Step into the heart of 1920s Australia, where the bustling streets of Sydney pulse with intrigue and danger, and a single misstep could spell disaster for the unwary. Here, the amateur sleuth's sharp wit is pitted against a labyrinthine crime adventure story, as the hunt for missing persons draws readers into a web of deception, hidden motives, and elusive truths. This classic detective novel, long out of print, has been lovingly restored for today's and future generations, ensuring that a new audience can savour its subtle puzzles and atmospheric charm. In an era when the golden age of mystery fiction reigned supreme, this tale stands out for its deft blending of suspense and character. The narrative unfolds with the elegance of an Arthur Conan Doyle style investigation, yet pulses with the uniquely Australian flavour of its setting-a Sydney crime scene alive with vivid period detail and local colour. Fans of Dorothy L Sayers will find themselves at home amid the intricate plotting, where every conversation may conceal a vital clue, and the boundary between friend and foe is never quite clear. The amateur sleuth's dogged pursuit of the truth, guided by intuition and an eye for hidden clues, offers a compelling meditation on justice, loyalty, and the enduring allure of the unsolved. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, is not just a reprint-it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, presented with care for mystery lovers and classic-collection buyers alike. Its re-emergence enriches the canon of Australian mystery fiction, inviting readers to lose themselves in a forgotten puzzle and to rediscover the thrill of the chase.

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