Revenge - Hardcover

Mary Stanley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0755306988 ISBN 13: 9780755306985

Publisher: Headline Review, 2003

Synopsis

Millicent McHarg, an eccentric and forthright novelist, is adored by her three granddaughters. When the eldest, Prunella, nicknamed Plumpet, is found hurt and bewildered in her own bed on Christmas morning following a party the night before, her family must at once deal with the emotional pain, and try to solve the mystery. With Plumpet's sisters' help, Millicent prepares to take a grandmother's revenge...

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Stanley was born in England and educated in Ireland. A graduate of Trinity College Dublin, she has worked in England, Italy and Germany. She now lives in Dublin.

Review:

'[T]his is a woman [who] once she's embarked on something, who moves into top gear and, well, stays there' Sunday Tribune, Dublin 17/8/03 -- Sunday Tribune, Dublin 20030817 'A gripping story that is both detective novel and psychological thriller... The characters are likeable, funny and real. A great read' Irish Times -- Irish Times 20040703 'Compelling' Sunderland Echo -- Sunderland Echo 20040423 'Moving and darkly funny' Bella -- Bella 20040301 'A wonderfully written book' Herald Sun (Melbourne) 13/12/03 -- Herald Sun (Melbourne) 20031213 'A compulsively different read...This imaginatively and stunningly written novel...is warm and poignant... Thought provoking and compassionate, the tale is as strong as its characters and once again Stanley has proved herself as a spell-binding author' Irish World, 27/2/04 -- Irish World 20040227

About this edition

• Publisher: Headline Review
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0755306988
• ISBN 13: 9780755306985
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320