King Solomon's Carpet

Name: King Solomon's Carpet
Author: Ruth Rendell

by Ruth Rendell

Complex mystery woven through characters' overlapping lives connected by an ancient Eastern artifact

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Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell was one of the most acclaimed crime writers in British literary history, known both for her Inspector Wexford police procedurals and her disturbing standalone psychological thrillers written as Barbara Vine. She was a master of character and motive, exploring the dark psychology behind criminal behavior. Her work earned her multiple Gold Dagger awards and a life peerage.

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