The double man
Helen Reilly
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The double man
by Helen Reilly
Published
1952
Publisher
Random House
Pages
245
Description
The official verdict on Hanley Aiken's death was accident, but his family and friends called it suicide. Tess Aiken, his young widow, did not believe her husband had taken his life just because they had quarreled. So now she had come to North Dobney, far out on Cape Cod, to investigate, and promptly met antagonism from their friends among the artists, winter residents and natives. Soon this reaction took on a more formidable and nerve-shaking aspect, and Tess's hitherto uneasy suspicion became a conviction that Hanley Aiken had been murdered. The clues that finally fell into the hands of Inspector Christopher McKee were ephemeral —a St. Christopher medal where it shouldn't have been, a sudden change in the weather, a frightened child's nightmare at twilight, spilled coffee on a black iron stove, a water-logged face mask, which might have been used by a child at Halloween. The journey into crime of Tess and the Inspector led them through a maze centered on Mrs. Waine, a rich, much-married art patron, and her heirs, who were painters, writers, sculptors, and a poetess. Before long a second life was taken and McKee was confronted with one of his most baffling and, at the same time, fascinating cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The double man?
This edition of The double man has approximately 245 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The double man?
For most readers, The double man typically takes between 5h 6m and 3h 24m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 61,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 5m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 61,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The double man?
The estimated word count for The double man is approximately 61,250 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.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The double man?
The double man was written by Helen Reilly.
When was The double man published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1952. The original work may have been published on a different date.