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The Trail of the Serpent

Mary Braddon Chris Willis Sarah Waters

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English
Modern Library Inc
15 November 2003
Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915), Victorian England's bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this ""exuberantly campy"" (Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into North's diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.

This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.
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Imprint:   Modern Library Inc
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 25mm
Weight:   581g
ISBN:   9780812966787
ISBN 10:   0812966783
Series:   Modern Library Classics
Pages:   496
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Sarah Waters is the award-winning author of Tipping the Velvet, Affinity, and Fingersmith.

Reviews for The Trail of the Serpent

The Trail of the Serpent is thoroughly engaging--vintage storytelling with more than a touch of sly wit. --Sue Grafton <br> Why have we been deprived of this treat for a hundred years? The Trail of the Serpent is a cracking good read, addictively ingenious, electrically energetic, engagingly entertaining, and above all fun ! --Reginald Hill <br> The Trail of the Serpent is immensely vivid, sweeping you along with its character and vitality. --Anne Perry


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