A dark-adapted eye

3.9 avg 10149 votes

About this book

The first book Rendell wrote as Barbara Vine. A personal exploration into the past, searching for the truth that led Vera Hillyard to commit the violent murder for which she is hanged. The story unfolds slowly, painfully, full of secrets and lies. Dark, claustrophobic, and chilling.

3.9 ★★★★☆ average of 4 sources · 10149 votes
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3.9/5 · 10149 readers · 304 pages · ≈ 5 h 38 m · Moderate

How long does it take to read A dark-adapted eye?

About ≈ 5 h 38 m — 304 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mA dark-adapted eye~5 h 38 m

How many pages is A dark-adapted eye?

304 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320A dark-adapted eye304

What genre is A dark-adapted eye?

It sits on the Mystery, Fiction shelves.

Is A dark-adapted eye in the public domain?

No — it is still under copyright.

Where does A dark-adapted eye take place?

It is set in England during 20th century.

Who wrote A dark-adapted eye?

Ruth Rendell.

Setting England Time period 20th century
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