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A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta

by Paul Theroux
A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta - Thryft
A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta - Thryft

Dark and twisted narrative of crime in Calcutta.

This book is a captivating crime thriller set in the bustling city of Calcutta. The story follows Jerry Delfont, a travel writer, as he delves into a mysterious letter from an American philanthropist, leading him down a rabbit hole of obsession and deception. With its intricate plot and richly descriptive writing, A Dead Hand keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the satisfyingly tense conclusion. If you enjoy atmospheric crime novels that explore the darker side of human nature, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

A Dead Hand: A Crime in Calcutta

by Paul Theroux
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ISBN: 9780141044163
Authors: Paul Theroux
Publisher: Penguin
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Goodreads rating: 3.06
(rated by 966 readers)

Description

A Dead Hand is a dark tale of crime in Calcutta, by Paul Theroux.Jerry Delfont is a travel writer with writer's block. Lounging in Calcutta one day, he receives a mysterious letter. It comes from an American philanthropist, Mrs Merrill Unger. An Indian friend of her son is in he woke up in a hotel room with a dead body next to him; he panicked and fled. Mrs Unger would like someone to discreetly look into this matter, to find out the truth. Will Delfont do her the honour? But Jerry is at first more intrigued by the beautiful, beguiling Mrs Unger and her Tantric massages. Yet as he begins investigating the circumstances surrounding the body he wonders what exactly is the nature of her philanthropy . . . A Dead Hand is a dark and twisted narrative of obsession and need from one of our finest writers. 'Richly enjoyable, entertaining . . . a satisfyingly tense, almost thrillerish conclusion' Financial Times 'Genuinely intriguing' The Times'Original and enlightening' Daily Telegraph'Theroux's prose is always a pleasure' Tatler Paul Theroux's books include Dark Star Safari , Ghost Train to the Eastern Star , Riding the Iron Rooster , The Great Railway Bazaar, The Elephanta Suite , A Dead Hand, The Tao of Travel and The Lower River . The Mosquito Coast and Dr Slaughter have both been made into successful films. Paul Theroux divides his time between Cape Cod and the Hawaiian islands.
 

Dark and twisted narrative of crime in Calcutta.

This book is a captivating crime thriller set in the bustling city of Calcutta. The story follows Jerry Delfont, a travel writer, as he delves into a mysterious letter from an American philanthropist, leading him down a rabbit hole of obsession and deception. With its intricate plot and richly descriptive writing, A Dead Hand keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the satisfyingly tense conclusion. If you enjoy atmospheric crime novels that explore the darker side of human nature, this book is a must-read.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.