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Grey Mask

Patricia Wentworth
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Grey Mask

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986

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Patricia Wentworth

Grey Mask

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1986
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1920s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth, a man returns to London and becomes entangled in a mystery involving a criminal mastermind known as Grey Mask. As he seeks to uncover the truth, he joins forces with a young woman who is also caught in the web of intrigue, highlighting themes of suspense and courage.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Adventurous

Unnerving

Romantic

Reviews & Readership

3.9

9,065 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth introduces Miss Silver, a sharp and perceptive detective. Reviewers praise the engaging plot and Silver's character, though some criticize the pacing and predictability. Despite this, its charm and classic mystery elements make it a favorite for fans of the genre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Grey Mask?

Fans of classic mystery tales will enjoy Patricia Wentworth's Grey Mask, featuring amateur sleuth Miss Silver. If you appreciate Agatha Christie's intricate plots in The Murder at the Vicarage or love the genteel crime-solving style in Dorothy L. Sayers' Whose Body?, this novel's blend of suspense and character will captivate you.

3.9

9,065 ratings

65%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1920s

Publication Year

1986

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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