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Hell! Said the Duchess (Paperback)
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Hell! Said the Duchess (Paperback)
Series: 20th Century
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Loot Price R501
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"It belongs to those short, perfect books that are rarely written
in English." - "Evening Standard"
" T]his extremely odd performance is indicative of great power." -
Gerald Gould, "The Observer"
" A] right intriguing comedy and mystery. As entertainment during
your insomnia, it is earnestly recommended." - "Milwaukee Journal"
" A] perfect masterpiece of hair-raising horror. It may offend
some of its readers, but it will not bore them." - "Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette"
A female killer stalks the streets of London, sleeping with young
men before slashing their throats and mutilating their bodies. The
crimes have baffled the police and enraged Londoners, who demand
the murderer's arrest. Mary, Duchess of Dove, a gentle young widow
who is beloved by all who know her, seems an unlikely suspect, but
the clues all point to her. The police have a variety of theories -
perhaps the Duchess has been hypnotized or drugged, maybe she has
an evil double, or could it be a Communist plot to discredit the
peerage? Inspector Basil Icelin is determined to solve the mystery,
but the true explanation is far more shocking and terrifying than
anyone could ever imagine.
Michael Arlen (1895-1956) became a rich and world-famous celebrity
after the publication of his bestseller "The Green Hat" in 1924.
"Hell said the Duchess" (1934) is a delightfully bizarre book,
telling a "bedtime story" in a light, humorous style that contrasts
oddly with its gruesome and horrific subject matter. This
first-ever reprinting of what Karl Edward Wagner has called the
best supernatural horror novel ever written includes an
introduction by Mark Valentine.
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