The Curved Blades Audiobook
In The Curved Blades, Carolyn Wells launches the reader into a chilling murder mystery where high society masks darker secrets. The story wastes no time as it introduces a suspicious death at a lavish estate, immediately casting a shadow over its elite guests. Wells moves swiftly to set up intrigue, delivering sharp dialogue, subtle clues, and a roster of complex characters with hidden motives.
Description
Wells constructs the mystery around the sudden, unnatural death of a well-known figure, discovered with a pair of ornate curved blades nearby. The narrative focuses on detective Fleming Stone, her recurring sleuth, who uses intuition and deductive skill rather than brute force. Stone investigates with relentless energy, questioning suspects, piecing together inconsistencies, and noticing details others miss. Wells keeps the tension high, using crisp scenes and misdirection to deepen the suspense. Every chapter pulls the reader further into a web of deceit, motives, and buried grievances.
In addition to its detective structure, the novel explores the superficial charm and hidden fractures of the upper class. Wells critiques the idea that wealth and refinement protect people from criminal behavior. Characters reveal their vulnerabilities under pressure, and Stone’s interviews expose carefully guarded secrets. The plot maintains a brisk pace and a clear focus, ultimately delivering a logical, if unexpected, resolution that satisfies genre expectations without resorting to melodrama.
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Number of Unique Covers: 80
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Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1915
Author : Carolyn Wells
Narrator : Celine Major
Duration : 06h 32m 00s
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : bd43bf2ab36288b30804f3a34aae58764fb049cfe76fcc394eb1827c
Author Info
Carolyn Wells
Carolyn Wells (1862–1942) wrote more than 170 books, including mystery novels, children’s stories, and poetry. She gained popularity in the early 20th century for her detective fiction, particularly those featuring Fleming Stone, her intellectual and unassuming investigator. Wells also edited several anthologies and promoted literary taste through her wide reading and refined sense of structure. Though her work reflects the social norms of her time, she remains a noteworthy contributor to ea… Read More
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