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Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A 50th anniversary edition of the first Inspector Wexford novel, with an introduction by Ian Rankin and a new afterword by Ruth Rendell.Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will love this gripping crime thriller full of twists and turns from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. This edition has an introduction from Ian Rankin and an afterword by the author.'If crime fiction is currently in rude good health, its practitioners striving to better the craft and keep it fresh, vibrant and relevant, this is in no small part thanks to Ruth Rendell.' -- IAN RANKIN'A classic mystery, as true to life now as it was half a century ago' - MAIL ONLINE'Ruth Rendell's mesmerising capacity to shock, chill and disturb is unmatched' - THE TIMES'This is not just a crime novel, it is a wonderfully written novel with crime in it.' -- ***** Reader review'A real page turner.' -- ***** Reader review************************************************************AN ORDINARY LIFE. AN EXTRAORDINARY DEATH.The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons.With no useful clues and a victim known only for her mundane life, Chief Inspector Wexford is baffled until he discovers Margaret's dark secret - a collection of rare books, each inscribed from a secret lover and signed only as 'Doon'.Who is Doon? And could the answer hold the key to Wexford solving his first case? The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons. With no useful clues and a victim known only for her mundane life, Chief Inspector Wexford is baffled until he discovers Margaret's dark secret - a collection of rare books, each inscribed from a secret lover and signed only as 'Doon'. Who is Doon? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099588542
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Book Description Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A 50th anniversary edition of the first Inspector Wexford novel, with an introduction by Ian Rankin and a new afterword by Ruth Rendell. Seller Inventory # B9780099588542
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Book Description Condition: New. The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons. With no useful clues and a victim known only for her mundane life, Chief Inspector Wexford is baffled until he discovers Margaret's dark secret - a collection of rare books, each inscribed from a secret lover and signed only as 'Doon'. Who is Doon? Series: Wexford. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164. . 2014. The 50th Anniversary edition. Paperback. . . . . Seller Inventory # V9780099588542
Book Description Condition: New. The trampled grass led to the body of Margaret Parsons. With no useful clues and a victim known only for her mundane life, Chief Inspector Wexford is baffled until he discovers Margaret's dark secret - a collection of rare books, each inscribed from a secret lover and signed only as 'Doon'. Who is Doon? Series: Wexford. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 15. Weight in Grams: 164. . 2014. The 50th Anniversary edition. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780099588542
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