# The Lake of Darkness

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- Book: [The Lake Of Darkness](https://www.bookquiver.com/ruth-rendell/the-lake-of-darkness) ([The Lake Of Darkness.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/ruth-rendell/the-lake-of-darkness.md))
- Authors: [Ruth Rendell](https://www.bookquiver.com/ruth-rendell)
- Publisher: vintage_crime_black_lizard
- ISBN: 978-03-7570-497-0
- Pages: 224
- Published: 2001-01-09
- Language: en_US
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

Martin Urban is a quiet bachelor with a comfortable life, free of worry and distractions. When he unexpectedly comes into a small fortune, he decides to use his newfound wealth to help out those in need....