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Ruth Rendell’s *Blood Lines* weaves a tightly bound collection of short and long stories that traverse crime‑investigation, domestic tension, and psychological suspense. The tales feature inspectors confronting the fine razor‑edge between law‑enforcement and clandestine motives, and ordinary characters whose seemingly mundane actions darken into violence and betrayal. Rendell’s concise, insightful prose dissects human frailty, desire, and concealment, leaving readers haunted by the shadows that lurk beneath everyday life. The volume culminates in the novella "The Strawberry Tree," a chilling exploration of lost innocence set on Majorca, cementing the anthology as a memorable study of the human condition.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Ruth Rendell
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