The Hidden Door

By: Arthur Gask

A bitter wind sweeps across the English countryside, rattling the windows of an isolated manor where secrets linger in every shadowed corridor. Beneath the veneer of gentility, suspicion and fear coil tightly as a shocking murder shatters the quiet order of village life. In this suspenseful whodunit, a determined amateur sleuth is drawn into a labyrinthine murder investigation, where every clue deepens the mystery and every motive seems tangled in the past. The story unfolds with the measured elegance of golden age mystery, balancing sharp psychological insight with the atmospheric tension that defines the finest British crime novels. Readers are invited to match wits with the detective as the narrative twists through a web of deception, red herrings, and subtle revelations, capturing the very essence of vintage crime fiction. Set against the backdrop of 1930s England, this English detective story immerses the audience in a world where appearances deceive and justice hangs in the balance. The novel's intricate plotting and keen attention to character place it among the most engaging works of classic detective fiction, appealing equally to those who savour the intellectual challenge of a puzzle and those who relish the mood and detail of period crime thriller books. Its enduring appeal lies in the way it conjures both suspense and empathy, inviting readers to step into the shoes of an amateur investigator at a time when the genre itself was evolving. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9375365999
• ISBN13: 9789375365990
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"