Malice aforethought
Anthony Berkeley
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Malice aforethought
Published
1931
Publisher
Harper & Brothers
Pages
290
Description
On a balmy summer's day in 1930 the great and the good of the county are out in force for the annual, much-anticipated tennis party at the Bickleighs, although not everyone has much enthusiasm for the game. The tennis party exists for other reasons—and charmingly mannered infidelity is now the most popular pastime in the small but exclusive Devonshire hamlet of Wyvern's Cross. Which is why, in his own garden, the host, Dr Edmund Bickleigh, is desperately fighting to conceal the two things on his mind: a mounting passion for Gwynfryd Rattery—and the certain conviction that he is going to kill his wife ...
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How many pages are in Malice aforethought?
This edition of Malice aforethought has approximately 290 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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For most readers, Malice aforethought typically takes between 6h 3m and 4h 2m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 72,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Malice aforethought?
The estimated word count for Malice aforethought is approximately 72,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Malice aforethought?
Malice aforethought was written by Anthony Berkeley.
When was Malice aforethought published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1931. The original work may have been published on a different date.