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Author: Granger, Ann
Brand: Headline
Binding: hardcover
Number Of Pages: 336
Release Date: 08-07-2021
Part Number: 9781472270641
Details: Review Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent ― The TimesHer usual impeccable plotting is fully in place ― Good Book GuideA clever and lively book -- Margaret YorkeLovely characterisation and a neat plot ― Yorkshire PostThis engrossing story looks like the start of a highly enjoyable series ― Scotsman Product Description Death descends on the New Forest in Ann Granger's gripping eighth Victorian mystery featuring Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie.It is Spring 1871 when Lizzie Ross accompanies her formidable Aunt Parry on a restorative trip to the south coast. Lizzie's husband, Ben, is kept busy at Scotland Yard and urges his wife to stay out of harm's way. But when Lizzie and her aunt are invited to dine with other guests at the home of wealthy landowner Sir Henry Meager, and he is found shot dead in his bed the next morning, no one feels safe.On Lizzie's last visit to the New Forest, another gruesome murder took place, and the superstitious locals now see her as a bad omen. But Lizzie suspects that Sir Henry had a number of bitter enemies, many of whom might have wanted him dead. And once Ben arrives to help with the investigation, he and Lizzie must work together to expose Sir Henry's darkest secrets and a ruthless killer intent on revenge... Book Description Highly acclaimed crime writer Ann Granger takes us on a thrilling adventure to the New Forest in her eighth Victorian murder mystery featuring Scotland Yard's Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie. About the Author Ann Granger has lived in cities all over the world, since for many years she worked in British embassies as far apart as Munich and Lusaka. She is now permanently based in Oxfordshire.
EAN: 9781472270641
Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches
Languages: English