Historical Fiction
The Murder at World’s End
2025·352 pages
In 1910 Cornwall, a viscount seals his island manor against an apocalyptic comet, only to be murdered in a locked room with his own crossbow.
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In 1910 Cornwall, a viscount seals his island manor against an apocalyptic comet, only to be murdered in a locked room with his own crossbow.
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Secrets, murder and mayhem collide as this unlikely sleuthing duo - an under-butler and a foul-mouthed octogerian - hunt a killer in a manor sealed against the end of the world. Cornwall, 1910. On a remote tidal island, the Viscount of Tithe Hall is absorbed in feverish preparations for the apocalypse that he believes will accompany the passing of Halley's Comet. The Hall must be sealed from top to bottom - every window, chimney and keyhole closed off before night falls. But what the pompous, di...
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Romance & sex
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Brief mentions of infidelity implying off-page affairs; no on-page sexual scenes.
Violence & gore
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Central murder by crossbow in sealed room; animal death depicted; some descriptions of violence but not extremely graphic.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity and cursing, especially from a foul-mouthed main character.
Substance use
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Depictions of alcoholism as a recurring theme; portrayed with cautionary elements.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Religious content
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Minor apocalyptic beliefs tied to comet fears, without overt religious rituals.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Themes of social class divisions, prejudice against ex-convicts, and criminal rehabilitation.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted
Abuse & suffering
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Instances of bullying and animal death; themes of systemic class-based suffering and judgment.
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