Deadlock (1921)

By Dorothy M. Richardson

Book Overview

Deadlock is a mystery novel written by Dorothy Miller Richardson and published in 1921. The story is set in London and follows the life of a young woman named Nora, who is struggling to make ends meet. She is hired as a secretary for a wealthy businessman named Algernon Fenwick, who is married to a beautiful but unhappy woman named Edith. As Nora becomes more involved in the Fenwick household, she begins to suspect that something sinister is going on. When Edith is found dead, Nora becomes the prime suspect in the murder investigation. With the help of her friend and former lover, Nick, Nora sets out to clear her name and uncover the truth behind Edith's death. The novel is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and murder, and is considered one of Richardson's best works. It is a must-read for fans of classic mystery novels and fans of Richardson's writing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120275415
• ISBN13: 9781120275417
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"