"The Club of Masks" by Allen Upward is a thrilling detective novel set in early 20th century London, where a mysterious murder at the secretive Domino Club pulls the reader into a world of deception and intrigue. Dr. Cassilis, assistant to poison expert Sir Frank Tarleton, finds himself entangled in the investigation after a masked dancer is found dead, seemingly poisoned. As Dr. Cassilis tries to hide his involvement from Sir Frank, he and Inspector Charles from Scotland Yard uncover a complex network of secrets, high-stakes affairs, and potential royal connections within the club. This sets the stage for a suspenseful chase to reveal the truth hidden behind the masks. Ultimately, the characters face their own secrets and hidden lives, as the line between hunter and hunted gets increasingly blurred.
The club of masks
By Allen Upward
In a shadowy world of masks and secrets, a doctor must outwit a cunning killer before his own hidden life is exposed with deadly consequences.
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About the AuthorGeorge Allen Upward was a British poet, lawyer, politician and teacher.
His work was included in the first anthology of Imagist poetry, Des Imagistes, which was edited by Ezra Pound and published in 1914. He was a first cousin once removed of Edward Upward. His parents were George and Mary Upward, and he was survived by an elder sister (Mary) Edith Upward.
George Allen Upward was a British poet, lawyer, politician and teacher. His work was included in the first anthology of Imagist poetry, Des Imagistes, which was edited by Ezra Pound and published in 1914. He was a first cousin once removed of Edward Upward. His parents were George and Mary Upward, and he was survived by an elder sister (Mary) Edith Upward.
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