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Violence
Some
Murder; investigation of violent death
Language
None
No profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief adult content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of jealousy, ambition, and the secrets behind famous marriages
What this book is about
Rendell's 1981 Wexford mystery follows the inspector as he probes the killing of the wife of a celebrated conductor, uncovering complex motivations and long-buried secrets. Classic British mystery. For older teens and adults.
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