Mystery entwines family drama and corporate espionage.
If you're in the mood for a tangled web of family secrets with a side of thrilling corporate drama, "The Missing Hours" by Julia Dahl will keep you guessing. The blend of personal conflicts and professional stakes makes for a compelling narrative that should satisfy anyone looking for a layered mystery. It's like peeling an onion—each chapter reveals a new layer to the story.
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ISBN: 9780571347803
Authors:
Julia Dahl
Publisher: Faber Faber
Date of Publication: 2021-11-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.35
(rated by 3415 readers)
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Mystery entwines family drama and corporate espionage.
If you're in the mood for a tangled web of family secrets with a side of thrilling corporate drama, "The Missing Hours" by Julia Dahl will keep you guessing. The blend of personal conflicts and professional stakes makes for a compelling narrative that should satisfy anyone looking for a layered mystery. It's like peeling an onion—each chapter reveals a new layer to the story.
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.
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