Green For Danger by Christianna Brand
Set in a rural English hospital during the turmoil of World War II, this classic mystery novel revolves around a series of disturbing events in the hospital's operating theater. When a postman dies on the operating table in what should have been a routine surgery, suspicions arise, leading to an investigation by the charismatic Inspector Cockrill. As the staff's tangled relationships and personal dramas come to light, a second, seemingly accidental death complicates matters further. The inspector must sift through a web of deceit, jealousy, and secrets among the hospital staff to uncover the truth behind the deaths, leading to a tense and unexpected climax.
The 3623rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1944
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 254
- Original Language
- English
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(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 84th on The Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (Crime Writers' Association)
- Keating’s 100 best crime and mystery books (Book)