A naturalist pursues a Carpathian murder, unraveling village loyalties and hidden tensions along the way.
A travel-worn observer arrives in a Alpine-Carpathian town to study nature, only to become drawn into a brutal crime. The book blends field notes, local life, and a carefully paced mystery as a German professor navigates a web of rumors, danger, and intrigue among villagers and officials.
Set against rocky fells, forests, and markets, the story follows the investigator’s attempts to separate fact from gossip while weighing his own risks in a place where every rumor can shape outcomes and loyalties shift with the truth.
Ideal for readers who enjoy suspense woven with natural history, regional politics, and a quietly powerful investigation.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. A naturalist travels to Southern Ukraine in search of specimens to add to his collection. He is drawn to Luttach, a town nestled at the foot of a mountain range, hoping to find rare species in the area. The author provides historical and geographic context of the region, incorporating information from guidebooks and local residents. Upon arriving, the naturalist is greeted with hospitality and learns about the cultural and political climate of the area, which is home to both German and Slav communities. However, his explorations take a sinister turn when he stumbles upon a murder scene in the Lonely House, an isolated and foreboding dwelling. As he navigates the aftermath of this gruesome discovery, the naturalist must confront the dangers lurking within the community and grapple with the complex and often hostile relationship between Germans and Slavs in the region. This book offers a glimpse into the political and social tensions of 19th-century Ukraine and explores the personal journey of a scientist whose pursuit of knowledge leads him into a web of intrigue and danger. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333766825_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333766825
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333766825
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 300 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1333766823
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