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y separately published work icon The Tarot Murders single work   novel   crime   detective  
Is part of Edwina Charles Mignon Warner , 1976 series - author novel (number 2 in series)
Issue Details: First known date: 1978... 1978 The Tarot Murders
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'Young women are being murdered, the only clue to the identity of their killer, a Tarot card left with their bodies. That is, according to Professor Rupert Roxeth, the recognised authority on the Tarot called in by the Gidding police to assist them in their enquiries into the murders.

'The clairvoyant, Edwina Charles, when approached privately by ex-Detective Chief Superintendent David Sayer, acting on behalf of friends of his, who have a vested interest in knowing the identity of the Tarot murderer, has other ideas. Her reading of the cards left by the Tarot murderer tells an entirely different story.

'Playing a lone hand, Mrs Charles pits her wits against the Tarot murderer, using both her knowledge of the Tarot and her undisputed natural psychic skills, before he claims yet another victim. It proves to be no easy task. She finds herself up against Professor Roxeth, who is far more interested in protecting his reputation than in finding the Tarot murderer. Added to the mix is Amery Walters, a prominent racehorse trainer with a guilty conscience, and young nursing students with petty jealousies.

'It becomes a game between the Tarot murderer and Mrs Charles, a deadly game that only one of them can win.'

Source : publisher's blurb

Notes

  • Book 2 of the Edwina Charles series.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

    • London,
      c
      England,
      c
      c
      United Kingdom (UK),
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Robert Hale ,
      1978 .
      Extent: 192p.
      ISBN: 0709164513
    • New York (City), New York (State),
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      David McKay ,
      1978 .
      image of person or book cover 6257523652338617676.jpg
      This image has been sourced from online.
      Extent: 192p.
      Reprinted: 1978
      ISBN: 0883310945, 067150835X
    • New York (City), New York (State),
      c
      United States of America (USA),
      c
      Americas,
      :
      Dell ,
      1981 .
      Extent: 192p.
      ISBN: 0440161622
    • Cornwall,
      c
      England,
      c
      c
      United Kingdom (UK),
      c
      Western Europe, Europe,
      :
      Mignon Warner ,
      2017 .
      Printed/distributed by CreateSpace
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      Image courtesy of publisher's website.
      Extent: 166p.p.
      Note/s:
      • Published 4th August 2017
      ISBN: 9781973994503
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