The patient in Room 18
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
06.10.2026
Verlag
Alpha EditionsSeitenzahl
210
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/1,2 cm
Gewicht
289 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-93-7655-453-9
A single, flickering hospital lamp throws long shadows across the silent corridors, where secrets linger as heavily as the scent of antiseptic. Within these walls, tension coils with every footstep, and the line between healing and harm is perilously thin. Set against the charged atmosphere of a 1920s hospital, this medical mystery novel draws readers into a world where a nurse's intuition becomes the last defence against a chilling, unseen threat. The story unfolds with a sense of mounting suspense, as a series of inexplicable events and a sudden, shocking murder disrupt the fragile order of the night. What sets this hospital murder mystery apart is its deft portrayal of a female sleuth whose intelligence and compassion guide her through a labyrinth of suspicion and fear. The narrative weaves together the clinical precision of early twentieth-century medicine with the emotional intensity of those who serve in its shadow, creating a suspense story that is as much about human frailty as it is about crime. The hospital itself becomes a character-its wards, operating theatres, and, most ominously, Room 18, all charged with secrets that refuse to stay buried. The atmosphere is thick with unease, and every encounter hints at motives concealed beneath professional calm. This is a vintage crime novel that appeals not only to enthusiasts of American mystery fiction, but also to those drawn to the unique blend of hospital suspense and the intricate puzzles of nurse detective fiction. The era's details-its social mores, medical practices, and the subtle power dynamics of its setting-are captured with a clarity that brings the early 20th century vividly to life. The result is a reading experience that is both gripping and immersive, inviting reflection on the boundaries between trust and doubt, duty and danger. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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