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The tree of hands by Ruth Rendell, Isla Blair · Booklabria

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The tree of hands

MysteryMystery & Detective, Traditional

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First published: 1984
Editions: 26 in 5 languages

Synopsis

Once, when Benet was 14, her mother had tried to stab her with a carving knife. It was some time since she had seen her mad mother, so when she arrived at the airport, Benet tried not to hate her. But then the tragic death of a child begins a chain of deception, kidnap and murder.

Subjects: Mystery
Mystery & Detective, Traditional
Murder
Mothers and daughters
Mental illness

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26 in 5 languages

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English18 French2 German2 Portuguese2 All 5 languages

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