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In “A demon in my view,” Ruth Rendell invites readers into the reserved life of Arthur Johnson, a solitary occupant of a lodging house on Trinity Road. The arrival of a worldly young man disrupts his routine and triggers a series of unsettling events that expose underlying secrets and psychological pressures. Rendell’s subtle storytelling weaves detective intrigue with a tense, introspective narrative that captures the fragile balance between isolation and unexpected companionship.
The novel combines classic mystery elements with a sharply drawn psychological portrait, offering readers an engaging exploration of fear, suspicion, and the thin line between sanity and madness within a confined domestic setting.
First publish date: January 1, 2000
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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