The lady vanishes
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
"First published 1936 by William Collins, Sons and Co. Ltd., under the title The Wheel Spins"--Title page verso.
Ethel Lina White was a British crime writer celebrated for her ability to weave intricate suspense and psychological depth into her narratives. Her novels expertly blended elements of mystery with keen insights into human nature, earning her critical acclaim and a devoted readership. White's talent for crafting chilling atmospheres and unexpected twists solidified her place among the genre's prominent voices. She created compelling stories that continue to captivate with their originality and masterful plotting.





"First published 1936 by William Collins, Sons and Co. Ltd., under the title The Wheel Spins"--Title page verso.
Revelling in the wickedness that lies beneath the idyllic veneer of village life, White’s 1932 mystery is an inventive interwar classic and remains one of the foundation stones of the village mystery sub-genre of crime fiction.
Helen Capel takes the position of lady-help in a remote country house owned by the Warren family. She learns that a murderer is on the loose. All four of his victims were young girls, and the last of these was strangled in a lonely house just five miles away. Helen feels safe inside the house, protected, but the maniac is closer than she fears.