Historical Fiction
The Turnglass
2023·448 pages
An unique tête-bêche novel with two intertwined murder mysteries set in 1880s England and 1930s California.
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An unique tête-bêche novel with two intertwined murder mysteries set in 1880s England and 1930s California.
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“A stunning, ingenious, truly immersive mystery. The Turnglass is a thrilling delight.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark ; This unique crime novel intertwines two stories—read the first, then flip the book to read the second. These separate mysteries run across two different timelines but are inextricably, forever linked—perfect for readers of The Magpie Murders. 1880s, Essex, England: Idealistic young doctor Simeon Lee is called from London to tre...
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Sexual content
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Violence & gore
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Murders, poisoning, and violent family crimes drive both mysteries
Profanity
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Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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A parson and church-linked household are central to the 1880s story
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Themes of inherited privilege and eugenic thinking recur
Self-harm / suicide
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Apparent suicide is the catalyst for the 1930s investigation
Abuse & suffering
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Woman confined as mad; child kidnapping; family cruelty and poisoning
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