The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard
Set in 1830 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, this gripping historical mystery follows retired detective Augustus Landor as he is called upon to investigate a series of gruesome murders. The case takes a dark turn when Landor enlists the help of a young cadet, Edgar Allan Poe, whose keen intellect and poetic sensibilities prove invaluable. As the duo delves deeper into the academy's secrets, they uncover a web of deceit, betrayal, and hidden motives, all while exploring themes of friendship, loyalty, and the haunting nature of the human psyche.
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- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 350-400
- Original Language
- English
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