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The Three Strings
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- Book Synopsis
- The three strings explores a quiet homecoming that turns into a sinister encounter when a woman returns to find her house abandoned by staff and cloaked in silence. Her attempt to resume normalcy is abruptly halted by the discovery of a dead man in the library, a revelation that fractures her sense of control. The presence of unfamiliar tension leads to a flurry of reactions involving various individuals, all drawn into the unsettling event. As the woman grapples with the shock, those around her each harboring concealed truths bring new layers to the mystery. Relationships once assumed to be stable prove riddled with ambiguities, and the narrative slowly dissects their hidden dimensions. The death becomes a point of convergence for unresolved tensions and hidden motivations, pulling the woman into a web of secrets not entirely her own. The mystery unfolds with careful pacing, focusing less on spectacle and more on how memory, identity, and trust disintegrate under pressure. What begins as an isolated incident spirals into a wider reckoning, exposing vulnerabilities masked by polite civility and the silent pull of long-buried decisions.
- About The Author
- Natalie Sumner Lincoln was an American novelist known for her mystery and crime fiction, with most of her work set in her hometown of Washington, D.C. She was born on October 4, 1881, to Nathan Smith Lincoln and Jeanie Gould. Raised in the heart of the nation s capital, she developed an early familiarity with its political and social landscape, which later became a prominent feature of her fiction. Lincoln's stories often focused on crime, espionage, and domestic intrigue, written with a strong sense of atmosphere and a deep understanding of human motivations. Her writing style combined suspense with realism, drawing readers into narratives that reflected both the glamour and tension of early 20th-century urban life. Throughout her career, she published numerous novels that gained popularity for their clever plots and vivid characters. Beyond fiction, she was actively engaged in Washington s literary and social circles, maintaining a steady readership during her lifetime. Natalie Sumner Lincoln died on August 31, 1935, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 53, leaving behind a legacy of gripping mystery novels that captured the complexities of her era.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9789371138864
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Double 9 Books, (01 May 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 186
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 216 x 140 x 11 mm
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