Grey Mask: Patricia Wentworth, First Miss Silver Mystery, 20th Century Classic British Literature, Vintage Collectors Edition (Annotated)

Unique Elements of this fully Annotated Classic of the Grey Mask by Patricia Wentworth original vintage collectible 1928 edition Historical ContextDetailed 20th Century Historical Outline‘By gum! That’s what he’s got on his face too! Beastly! All over his face and head—grey rubber—a grey rubber mask!’“There was no chair within reach, and under Grey Mask’s silent, unmoving stare some of the assurance seemed to evaporate. The stare was a very curious one, for the holes in the smooth grey face were not eye-shaped but square—small square holes like dark dice on a grey ground.”Grey MaskPatricia Wentworth, a British female author, is hailed for her classic detective fiction novels and captivates readers with her vast collection of Miss Silver detective mysteries. Wentworth’s "Grey Mask," first published in 1928 in London, in the United Kingdom, showcases her mastery and introduces detective Miss Maud Silver. Patricia Wentworth is recognized as one of the mistresses of classic crime in the British Golden Age.Collectible 1928 Original Vintage Unabridged copy of Grey Mask, the first Miss Silver Mystery by Patricia Wentworth.This is Patricia Wentworth's original 1928 unabridged edition of Grey Mask, the first book in the Miss Silver Mysteries collection. Wentworth goes on to write a series of 32 crime fiction novels in the classic whodunit style, featuring Miss Silver, a retired governess and teacher who becomes a professional private detective, and a woman sleuth in London, England.The Grey Mask weaves a captivating tale of mystery and suspense. Set against the backdrop of 1920s England, the story follows a mesmerizing plot of secrets, deception, and mysteries. Miss Silver, the woman detective, delves into this thrilling journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. Grey Mask stands out as a groundbreaking work in the classic mystery genre, introducing readers to the charm of vintage detective fiction and cozy mystery novels, and being one of the first female detectives who also works closely with Scotland Yard.‘A sleuthess,’ said Archie impressively. ‘A perfect wonder—has old Sherlock boiled.’‘A _woman_?’‘Well, a sleuthess. She’s not exactly what you’d call a little bit of fluff, you know.’‘What’s her name?’‘Maud Silver.’About Grey Mask by Patricia WentworthFour years ago, Charles Moray had been jilted at the altar by Margaret Langton. Four years of bewilderment and hurt. And now he has returned to London to find his ex-fiancée mixed up in a vicious plot involving kidnapping—and worse.The victim was Margot Standing, who stood to inherit a considerable fortune. But the sinister figure, the Grey Mask, had other plans for her. But Margaret Langton was one of the conspirators. Charles refuses to believe that the woman he once loved was a criminal. So how did she come to be involved? The indomitable Miss Silver is called in to investigate how and why Margaret’s life has taken such a drastic turn. And who is the terrifying masked figure who had her under his spell?“She was a little person with no features, no complexion, and a great deal of tidy mouse-coloured hair done in a large bun at the back of her head. She inclined her head slightly, but did not offer to shake hands.