The Tree of Hands
by:
Ruth Rendell (author)
Mopsa, driven by a past scarred by madness and violence. Benet, stricken by the most grievous loss any woman can bear. Carol, trapped in a life of crushing drabness no lover can change. Three mothers joined by a single thread of terror, whirled into a spiral of kidnapping, murder, and a final,...
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Mopsa, driven by a past scarred by madness and violence. Benet, stricken by the most grievous loss any woman can bear. Carol, trapped in a life of crushing drabness no lover can change. Three mothers joined by a single thread of terror, whirled into a spiral of kidnapping, murder, and a final, reckless affirmation of love.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780345312006 (0345312007)
Publish date: February 12th 1986
Publisher: Fawcett
Pages no: 320
Edition language: English
Category:
Novels,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Mystery,
Contemporary,
Thriller,
Mystery Thriller,
Crime,
Suspense,
Psychological Thriller,
Fiction
I bought this as I found out that it was the book upon which one of my favourite French films is based. "Betty Fisher et d'autres histoires" is a great film, mainly because of the plot. The film faithfully follows the book and the twists in the book make it well worth a read. Good characterisation a...
This a strange Rendell book. It also is perhaps, the most emotionally driven in terms of plot. While Rendell, especially when she writes under the Barbara Vine tend to be mysteries of the psyche, this book is more about psyche and emotion. It is also in some ways, the one where you root for what...