The Groom Lay Dead
$ 8.00
Author: George Harmon Coxe
Publisher: Dell 502
Year: 1944 Print: 1 Cover Price: $.25
Condition: Book Grades. Good Plus. LighModerate wear
Genre: Fiction/Mystery/GGA
Pages: 255
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The story takes place during a tense, atmospheric weekend at a sprawling private estate in the Finger Lakes region of New York.
- The Setup: Alan, a World War II combat veteran who is actively suffering from what was then described as "battle fatigue" (modern-day PTSD), travels to the estate. He intends to have a serious, long-overdue confrontation with a man named Johnny.
- The Inciting Incident: Johnny has recently returned to a nearby vineyard. However, before Alan can hash out their grievances, he stumbles upon a gruesome scene: the groom lies dead, the apparent victim of a calculated murder.
- The Investigation: The local police initially suspect it might be an accident, but the gathering of eccentric, wealthy, and highly suspicious weekend guests quickly complicates the timeline. The cast of characters includes a millionaire, a playwright, an actress, and various individuals entangled in a web of dysfunctional marriages and marital infidelity.
- The Conflict: As the investigation deepens, Alan finds himself navigating a dense fog of alcohol, secrets, and high stakes while trying to clear his own name and protect those around him
