by Fernando Ugeda Calabuig · Algaida Editores · tapa dura · ISBN 9788498771954
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«La alternativa del escorpión» is the crime novel by Fernando Ugeda Calabuig, published by Algaida Editores in hardback (368 pages, in Spanish).
London, 1899. Mary Lookford, a young Irishwoman, is found dead with a knife in her chest. Inspector Desmond Angell investigates; the evidence points to Hugh Herrington, son of a parliamentarian. After arresting him, Angell realizes he has been manipulated. Friendship, honour, betrayal and love combine until an unexpected outcome.
Novel awarded the XII Ciudad de Badajoz Novel Prize, in the Algaida Literaria collection. It is the first published work by Fernando Ugeda Calabuig.
A suitable read for those who enjoy classic mystery and detective plots set in Victorian London.
