Henrietta McKervey
Violet Hill
Violet Hill
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Violet Hill is a novel by Henrietta McKervey that combines the stories of a post-war private detective and a modern-day super-recogniser to explore themes of identity, deception, and danger. The book is praised for its compelling storytelling and fresh perspectives, raising questions about the gap between appearance and reality.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 352 pages
\n Publication date: 07 February 2019
\n Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
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Henrietta McKervey is a storyteller of rare gifts. Her novel, Violet Hill, is a wonderfully assured and compelling work that evokes a London that has long since vanished, yet crackles with urgently contemporary resonance and meaning on every page. I found myself unable to put it down.
Set in post-war London, the city is still grieving, its wounds left exposed and untreated. The only female private detective in the city, Violet Hill, is hired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's business manager to uncover spiritual trickery he believes is deceiving his employer. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a city in transition, grappling with the aftermath of war and the challenges of rebuilding.
In a different era, Susanna is a super-recogniser, one of an elite Met Police team of officers with extraordinary powers for facial recognition. However, when a freak injury causes her unusual ability to suddenly disappear, a dangerous criminal whom she no longer recognises sets his sights on her. The two stories, separated by decades, come together in a thrilling and literary adventure that explores identity, deception, danger, and detection.
McKervey is a skilled and intelligent storyteller who looks at the world from fresh perspectives. She raises thought-provoking questions about the gap between appearance and reality, truth and fiction, surveillance and security that will linger with readers long after they finish this novel. Lia Mills, in her review, praises McKervey's ability to create compelling characters and intricate plots, stating that "Violet Hill is a triumph of storytelling that will leave readers eagerly anticipating the next installment in this captivating series."
\n Weight: 244g\n
Dimension: 194 x 123 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473682689\n \n
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