The Skeleton Key (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Bernard Edward Joseph Capes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048366216X ISBN 13: 9780483662162

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A web of secrets, a contested heir, and a dangerous game of trust awaits you in this gripping mystery.

In a tale that blends English intrigue with a shadowy political edge, readers follow a cast of guarded souls drawn into a web of love, pride, and revenge. The narrative centers on a contested lineage, a calculating host, and the perilous choices that determine who can be trusted—and who cannot.

The stakes rise as accusers, lovers, and schemers collide, turning private confidences into public danger. The story builds through shifting loyalties, hidden motives, and a carefully kept paper trail that could change futures — or end them.

• Intricate family intrigue and a rising sense of threat.
• Characters whose loyalties blur under pressure and desire.
• A slow-burn suspense that pivots on secrets and the truth behind them.
• Rich period detail and a tightly wound plot that rewards careful reading.

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic literary thrillers with sharp moral questions and atmospheric storytelling.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048366216X
• ISBN 13: 9780483662162
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 292