Lemon in the Basket.

by Charlotte Armstrong

Book Overview

Everything and everyone is so normal. And then slowly, relentlessly, the evil and the violence begin to take over. To all appearances the wealthy and talented Tylers are a fulfilled, happy family. No... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: B00SQLQHFM
• Release Date: January 1967
• Publisher: Crest
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Edge-of-your-seat fun

This is one of the best gothic thrillers I've ever read, and I've read hundreds. This is a genre I have been reading for years. I read few other romance novels except for gothic romances, which are more mysteries where the female heroine shows strong qualities while usually in the 1800s or other era where women are supposed to be "helpless."In "Lemon In the Basket," writer Armstrong keeps up with the genre of having troubles and secrets in the family that bubble over and often cause death of someone in the family. But she adds twists and turns that even surprised me. She has a terrific writing style and knows dialogue in a manner to be commended.Her switching of point-of-view was easily understood and led the reader into interesting character insights not usually possible even in most third-person works. This is a highly-recommended book for those who like to be kept on the edge. You simply cannot guess what's going to happen in this book -- even though at times it seems like you know exactly what's going to happen.An excellent study in human nature and family relationships as well.