The House of Stairs is a novel written by Ruth Rendell (under the name Barbara Vine). Released in 1988, it recounts a mysterious murder that took place in the titular House of Stairs and the fallout of the murder.
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- Elizabeth Vetch
- Christabel Sanger
- Cosette
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Publisher's Summary[]
The House of Stairs - an unputdownable crime classic from bestselling author Barbara Vine
Lizzie hasn't seen her old friend, Bell, for some fourteen years, but when she spots her from a taxi in a London street she jumps out and pursues her despite 'all the terrible things' that passed between them. As Lizzie reveals those events, little by little, the women rekindle their friendship, with terrifying results...
“This is the third psychological thriller by Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine, and when I say it surpasses the first two, that's really saying something ... Vine has not only produced a quietly smouldering suspense novel but also presents an accurately atmospheric portrayal of London in the heady 60's. Literally unputdownable” Time Out
The House of Stairs is a modern masterpiece of the crime genre and will leave you gripped from the first page to the last. If you enjoy the novels of P.D. James, Ian Rankin, and Scott Turow, you will love this book.
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