Murder being once done - Hardcover
A young girl is murdered in a cemetery. And Wexford's doctor has prescribed no alcohol, no rich food and, above all, no police work. When a young girl's body is found in a London cemetery and the local police, under the command of Wexford's nephew, are baffled, Wexford decides to brave his doctor's wrath and the condescension of the London police by doing a little investigating of his own. A compelling story of mysterious identity and untimely death, Murder Being Once Done is Rendell at her most sublime.
With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.
With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.
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"Chief Inspector Wexford is one of the most admirable presences in mystery fiction today and Ruth Rendell...retains her place of highest distinction in the field."--The New York Times Book Review
"Rendell is a master of the form."--The Washington Post Book World
"Undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots."--Los Angeles Times
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"Rendell is a master of the form."--The Washington Post Book World
"Undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots."--Los Angeles Times
RUTH RENDELL has won many awards for her writing, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger, the Sunday Times Literary Award, and the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger.
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- PublisherHutchinson
- Publication date1972
- ISBN 10 0091116007
- ISBN 13 9780091116002
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages191
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Murder Being Once Done
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The dust jacket is a touch shelf rubbed, but remains whole and intact. Likewise for the boards, which are a little edge worn but strong. Internally, there is a previous owner's signature on the half title page but there are no other markings or inscriptions, and the pages within are neat, crisp and complete. Tightly bound and presents beautifully in cellophane. JK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # 2793j
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Book Description Original Black Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 1972. 192pp. First printing. "A young girl is murdered in a cemetery. And Wexford's doctor has prescribed no alcohol, no rich food and, above all, no police work. When a young girl's body is found in a London cemetery and the local police, under the command of Wexford's nephew, are baffled, Wexford decides to brave his doctor's wrath and the condescension of the London police by doing a little investigating of his own. A compelling story of mysterious identity and untimely death, Murder Being Once Done is Rendell at her most sublime. . With her Inspector Wexford novels, Ruth Rendell, winner of the Mystery Writers of America Grand Master Award, has added layers of depth, realism and unease to the classic English mystery. For the canny, tireless, and unflappable policeman is an unblinking observer of human nature, whose study has taught him that under certain circumstances the most unlikely people are capable of the most appalling crimes.". Unclipped jacket in very good condition. Minor shelfwear to edges, with slight rubbing to corners and top / bottom of spine. Closed tear (1cm) to top of spine. Slight foxing to bottom edge, otherwise the book is in excellent condition. Slight offsetting to endpapers. No inscriptions. Seller Inventory # LitRendell09
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