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by Mary Braddon (Author), Chris Willis (Editor), Sarah Waters (Introduction by)

Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915), Victorian England's bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this "exuberantly campy" (Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into North's diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.

This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.

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Mary Elizabeth Braddon (1837-1915), Victorian England's bestselling woman writer, blends Dickensian humor with chilling suspense in this "exuberantly campy" ("Kirkus Reviews) mystery. The novel features Jabez North, a manipulative orphan who becomes a ruthless killer; Valerie de Cevennes, a stunning heiress who falls into North's diabolical trap; and Mr. Peters, a mute detective who communicates his brilliant reasoning through sign language.
This edition includes a critical Afterword and endnotes by Victorian scholar Dr. Chris Willis.

Author Biography

Sarah Waters is the award-winning author of Tipping the Velvet, Affinity, and Fingersmith.

Number of Pages: 496
Dimensions: 1.08 x 8.64 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: February 11, 2003
  • Name : The Trail of the Serpent - Paperback
  • Vendor : BooksCloud
  • Type : Books
  • Manufacturing : 2025 / 10 / 05
  • Barcode : 9780812966787
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