Book Overview
It's a glorious spring morning in the village of Ashthorpe. Birds are singing, and sunlight is dancing on the river where Mary Gedge's dress drifts lazily in the shallows with flowers mingling in her hair. The scene is so altogether lovely that some locals think dreamily of Ophelia. Chief Inspector Quantrill has little patience for that kind of self-indulgence; he's got a murder to solve. With a loveless marriage and the certain knowledge that he's...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1933397462
ISBN13:9781933397467
Release Date:August 2006
Publisher:Felony & Mayhem
Length:252 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.6" x 7.5"
Related Subjects
British Detectives Fiction Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & SuspenseCustomer Reviews
1 rating
very enjoyable on several levels
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
the opening sentence was worth the price of the book. the author has a wonderful way with words and an entertainingly wry and ironic attitude. she also has a wonderful way with character and dialogue. the plot is better than average for a first mystery, with clues fairly presented. still, experienced mystery readers will probably guess the culprit's identity. however, the motivation is interesting and believable. i enjoyed it enough to read the next in the series.
Copyright © 2024 Thriftbooks.com Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information | Cookie Policy | Cookie Preferences | Accessibility Statement
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
ThriftBooks® and the ThriftBooks® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
