House Opposite (Detective Club Crime Classics)

by J. Jefferson Farjeon

When Mr. Sigsbee Manderson is found brutally murdered in his lavish home, Detective Gilbert marks this as just another case to crack. But as he delves deeper into the enigmatic world of Manderson, he unravels a labyrinthine web of deceit, jealousy, and long-buried grudges. The key to the truth lies in the house opposite—a dwelling that guards its own sinister mysteries. With each page turned, the tension mounts, and the race against time accelerates. As Gilbert inches closer to the heart of darkness, he'll confront secrets that could shatter the very foundations of the seemingly idyllic neighborhood.

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Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
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What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
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