The puzzled heart
Amanda Cross
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The average reader, reading at a speed of 250 WPM, would take 4h 41m to read The puzzled heart.
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The puzzled heart
by Amanda Cross
Published
1998
Publisher
Thorndike Press
Pages
281
ISBN-10
0786214562
Description
Kate Fansler's husband, Reed, is kidnapped - and will be killed unless Kate obeys the carefully delineated directives of a ransom note. Tormented by her own puzzled heart, Kate seeks solace and wise counsel from both old friends and new. But who precisely is the enemy? Is he or she a vengeful colleague? A hostile student? A terrorist sect? The questions mount as Kate searches for Reed - accompanied by her trusty new companion, a Saint Bernard puppy named Bancroft. Hovering near Kate and Bancroft, almost within touch, are rampant cruelties and calculated menace. The madness of our time is on the move. And the moment is ripe for murder. ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The puzzled heart?
This edition of The puzzled heart has approximately 281 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 puzzled heart?
For most readers, The puzzled heart typically takes between 5h 51m and 3h 54m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 70,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 70,250 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 puzzled heart?
The estimated word count for The puzzled heart is approximately 70,250 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 puzzled heart?
The puzzled heart was written by Amanda Cross.
When was The puzzled heart published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1998. The original work may have been published on a different date.