Mystery
Duplicate Death
1951·330 pages
A duplicate bridge party in London turns deadly with two strangulation murders, drawing Inspector Hemingway into a tangled investigation of suspects with hidden motives and pasts.
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A duplicate bridge party in London turns deadly with two strangulation murders, drawing Inspector Hemingway into a tangled investigation of suspects with hidden motives and pasts.
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Inspectors Hannasyde & Hemingway #8
London is the scene for a card party given by a social-climbing hostess. Suddenly, the seemingly civilized game of Duplicate Bridge is interrupted by a double murder, both victims murdered by the same sinister method, strangled with picture wire. The crimes seem identical, but were they carried out by the same hand? And, what was the connection between the first, a mysterious man of the world, and the second, an ambitious widow? Inspector Hemingway has ...
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Sexual content
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Romantic subplot centers on a young couple engaged to be married
Violence & gore
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Two murders by strangulation with picture wire; graphic descriptions of bodies
Profanity
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Homophobic slurs and other strong language appear
Substance use
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Drug use depicted; one victim is a drug dealer
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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One victim portrayed as a homosexual blackmailer
Religious content
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No religious themes present
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft elements
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Anti-Italian prejudice referenced in passing
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Blackmail and murders form core of the crimes
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