False Pretences (Charnwood Library)
Worth buying if: You enjoy Margaret Yorke's psychological suspense and moral ambiguity.
Skip it if: You prefer fast-paced action thrillers over slow-burn character exploration in False Pretences.
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Summary
In False Pretences, Margaret Yorke unspools a layered mystery where an apparently respectable community hides lies, and a probing investigator must separate performance from truth to prevent a second tragedy.
Why this book now
Yorke's take on moral ambiguity and community scandal feels fresh for readers revisiting classic British crime and large-print accessibility via Ulverscroft.
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- You enjoy Margaret Yorke's psychological suspense and moral ambiguity.
- You read British village mysteries and domestic psychological thrillers.
- You prefer fast-paced action thrillers over slow-burn character exploration in False Pretences.
- You want contemporary-set police procedurals rather than a late-20th-century moral mystery.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780708990810
Worth buying if: You enjoy Margaret Yorke's psychological suspense and moral ambiguity.
Skip it if: You prefer fast-paced action thrillers over slow-burn character exploration in False Pretences.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Steady Needs some room
At 384 pages in Ulverscroft Large Print, expect a steady, immersive read over several evenings—ideal for readers who relish character detail and gradual revelation.
What stands out here
This Ulverscroft large-print edition emphasizes readability: larger type and clear layout make Yorke's layered plotting and dialogue easier to follow.
Best way to approach it
Read False Pretences attentively, noting character interactions and past events; this rewards patience as motive and deception are revealed incrementally.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780708990810
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