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Violence
Some
A murder involving an international criminal; moderate violence for the series
Language
Barely any
Clean period language
Sexual Content
Barely any
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Troy's isolation and the knowledge of a criminal operating among the passengers create genuine tension
What this book is about
Agatha Troy takes a painting holiday on a river cruise while Alleyn is working abroad. Among the charming fellow passengers, someone is not who they claim to be. When a murder occurs, Alleyn pieces together events from Troy's account and his own investigation. Clutch of Constables is notable for its unconventional double-narrative structure and its portrait of Alleyn's life through Troy's eyes.
Notes for sensitive readers
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International criminal in a closed setting
Troy Alleyn in danger
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