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The seventh book to feature the classic crime-solving detective, Chief Inspector Wexford.It seems fitting that the final resting place of a girl's body should be in a graveyard. But this is no peaceful burial. This is a brutal murder scene.Under strict orders from his doctor to indulge in no criminal investigation, Wexford is sent to London for a break away from the pressures of the Kingsmarkham police force. But then he discovers that his nephew Howard is heading the investigation into the macabre murder of Loveday Morgan, whose body was found abandoned in Kenbourne Cemetery.Despite opposition from Howard and his team, Wexford is drawn to the case. And when he unearths Loveday's connection to a religious cult whose leader was imprisoned for sexual absue, he relentlessly pursues this sinister new lead...
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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
About the Author
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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Murder Being Once Done
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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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Murder Being Once Done
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ISBN 10: 0091116007
ISBN 13: 9780091116002
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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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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First. Rendell's 7th Book in her Inspector Wexford series, and for some reason, one of the scarcer titles from the series, particularly signed. From the publisher: 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. This copy is fine in black cloth with gilt titles on the spine. No marks or damage at all. The unclipped DJ is also excellent. Signed by Rendell on the title page. Very scarce, especially signed. From a private collection. . EB19. Signed. Seller Inventory # B1062