The Cinema Murder

MP3 Audio CD. While readers who are accustomed to murder mysteries,and know about the reputation that Edward Phillips Oppenheim has gained for his exceptional work,might be inclined to believe they will be reading an intricate murder mystery or a book about spies and action,you will find The Cinema Murder may prove to be much more psychological,refined and complex than you may at first assume.

The plot tells the tale of a murderer who seeks to escape Britain by way of an international liner in 1917.Ironically enough,he poses as the person he murdered,and during the long cruise, he ends up meeting a host of interesting people and taking part in events that will surprise even the most attentive and introspective reader.

In The Cinema Murder,Oppenheim places great emphasis on the relationship between the main character and the various other protagonists, particularly focusing on his romantic feelings for a well-known actress who happens to become attracted to him during the cruise.While exploring the murderer's mixed feelings of guilt,relief,emotional attachment and nervousness,the novel also quaintly wraps the story into a comfortable and at times even relaxing setting,dominated by fine drinks,intelligent conversations and a relatively slow pace that alternates with a variety of plot twists that you'll never even see coming.

Oppenheim's portrayal of the romantic encounter between the murderer and the actress doesn't leave much to be desired, and even after almost a century,the storyline still feels very much genuine,while the author masterfully balances suspense,love and intrigue to maintain perfect continuity and keep the reader fully immersed into the story.

It's worth mentioning that the cinema murder itself is never solved,as the book mainly deals with the murderer's interior thoughts and emotions during his journey on the liner.However,you will find this novel to fully worth its recognition as one of Edward Oppenheim's best works.