Death on the Funicular

The Slovenian Alps. In anticipation of a wonderful vacation at a cozy mountain hotel, the noble English family of Robinsons, along with a famous American writer, finally emerged from the funicular into the fresh air. Everyone except Mrs. Robinson… Her lifeless body remained lying in the empty cabin in an unnatural pose. Just the day before, the woman had complained of feeling unwell. But her relatives took it for yet another whim of the capricious madam. Mrs. Robinson was in despair, a serious conflict was brewing... And now she is dead. Death would pass for an accident if it weren’t for the bottle of liqueur with traces of a strange powder, from which the deceased had been drinking… Adam Karlson, an English student who happened to be in the hotel, already has experience in investigating crimes. And he takes it upon himself to find out the cause of the mysterious tragedy… A novel in the best traditions of the classic detective with a fair share of black humor. A mysterious crime, a narrow circle of suspects, a perceptive detective, an unpredictable psychological denouement… And all this against the backdrop of the soothing beauty of a high-altitude alpine resort. ------------------------------ «How I yearned for a good detective. Dignified, refined, steeped in the noir romance of mysteries. This novel is a deep bow to the classics of the genre. Everything in it is English, starting from the very title. Don't forget to pour yourself a cup of tea before you start reading». — Henry Cyril, author of bestsellers «The Script», «80 Cigarettes» and others. «The book is written so interestingly and truthfully that you literally feel like a participant in the events. You stroll with the characters through the picturesque city, listen to their conversations, and with bated breath, gaze at the snow-white peaks of the Alps… And at the most dangerous moment, it feels like you can sense the breath of the killer behind you, not daring to turn around…» — Nikolai Prokofiev, editor of the book