A mysterious 1940s' portrait leads researcher Phineas Fox to uncover a devastating wartime secret in this chilling novel of suspense.
Phineas Fox finds it impossible to refuse when his sport-loving neighbour Toby begs for his help in finding out what's happened to his cousin Arabella, who seems to have disappeared without trace. The only clue to her whereabouts is an obscure 1940s' portrait left in her flat, a gift from her godfather, Stefan. The painting depicts the mysterious Christa Klein, Stefan's sister - and an alleged murderess.
Was Christa Klein really guilty of a monstrous crime? What exactly happened within brooding Wewelsburg Castle back in 1941? And what does it have to do with Arabella's disappearance? As Phin delves further, he uncovers evidence of a lost piece of music and a devastating wartime secret: an atrocity whose repercussions reach to the present day.
Sarah Rayne is the author of many novels of psychological and supernatural suspense, including the Michael Flint and Nell West series. She lives in Staffordshire.
Title: Chord of Evil: Wartime Suspense: 2 (A Phineas Fox Mystery)
Author: Rayne, Sarah
ISBN: 9780727887412
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Publisher: Canongate Books
Publication Date: 2017-08-31
Number of Pages: 256
Weight: 0.3201 kg
Rayne at first presents a murky, multilayered picture but masterfully draws out the suspense by progressively revealing the underlying truths * Kirkus Reviews *
Readers who enjoy sniffling out clues and trying to solve the mystery before the solution is revealed will have a fine time * Booklist *
To say I enjoyed this book is an understatement, I loved it. Mysteries where the solution is found by unlocking secrets in the past always fascinate me. This one is one of the best. A real page turner. Highly recommended * Mystery People *
Will keep the reader guessing to the end * Publishers Weekly *