In Memory of Charles
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Book • 1941
Dorothy Erskine Muir's 'In Memory of Charles' marks a departure from her previous novels, though still inspired by a real-life case.
The novel shifts focus from the procedural aspects of investigation to character psychology and social dynamics.
The murder of Charles, an unpleasant patriarch, sets off a chain of events that expose the tensions within his family and the community.
The book explores themes of class conflict and the dark side of human nature.
While the source material remains unidentified, the novel stands as a compelling exploration of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked power.
The novel shifts focus from the procedural aspects of investigation to character psychology and social dynamics.
The murder of Charles, an unpleasant patriarch, sets off a chain of events that expose the tensions within his family and the community.
The book explores themes of class conflict and the dark side of human nature.
While the source material remains unidentified, the novel stands as a compelling exploration of human relationships and the consequences of unchecked power.
