Clues to Christabel

Christabel Strange, a successful young novelist, bequeathed her diaries to her grandmother, who loathes Marcia and refuses to allow her to see them. Dr. George Cardew finds himself between opposing and bitterly hostile camps, and he begins to wonder why Christabel behaved in such a peculiar way. When another murder takes place, he pieces together the clues to Christabel's hidden life and identifies the murderer and the reason for the original crime.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Moonstone Press

Christabel Strange, a highly successful young novelist, falls ill and passes away a year before the story begins. Despite her wish for her friend Marcia Wentworth to write her biography, she inexplicably bequeaths her diaries to her cunning, eccentric grandmother, who harbors deep hatred for Marcia and forbids her from accessing them. Upon arriving at the house, which is shared by Marcia according to Christabel's will, Dr. George Cardew, Christabel's childhood friend, finds himself caught in the midst of opposing and fiercely hostile camps. The family is deeply divided, with Marcia facing constant hostility. Dr. Cardew begins to wonder why Christabel behaved in such peculiar ways and whether her death was truly due to a fever. The possibility of foul play becomes a certainty when another murder takes place, and a volume of the diary is stolen.

Gradually, Dr. Cardew pieces together the clues to Christabel's hidden life, but it is not until further violence occurs that he is able to identify the murderer and the motive behind the original crime. The story unfolds with a sense of suspense and intrigue, as Dr. Cardew delves deeper into Christabel's past and uncovers the dark secrets that led to her untimely demise. Along the way, he encounters various characters, each with their own motivations and agendas, adding to the complexity of the plot.

Ultimately, the story reveals a shocking truth that challenges Dr. Cardew's understanding of Christabel and the world around him. It is a tale of love, betrayal, and redemption, filled with memorable characters and intricate plot twists. "The Strange Case of Christabel Strange" remains a classic of detective fiction, offering a captivating and unforgettable journey into the depths of human nature.

Dimension: 198 x 129 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781899000609