‘Complex, with lots of sinister implications... moves the traditional crime novel on to some deeper level of exploration’ Jane Jakeman, Independent
It is 1970. David Byfield, a widowed parish priest with a dark past and a darker future, brings home a new wife to Roth. Throughout the summer, the consequences of the marriage reverberate through a village now submerged in a sprawling London suburb.
Blinded by lust, Byfield is oblivious to the dangers that lie all about him: the menopausal churchwarden with a hopeless passion for her priest; his beautiful, neglected teenage daughter Rosemary; and the sinister presence of Frances Youlgreave – poet, opium addict and suicide – whose power stretches beyond the grave.
Soon the murders and blasphemies begin. But does the responsibility lie in the present or the past? And can Byfield, a prisoner of his own passion, break through to the truth before the final tragedy destroys what he most cherishes?
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‘An intelligent, exciting psychological drama... A powerful feeling of something nasty just around the corner prevails’
Daily Mail
‘This author knows precisely how to wield suspense’
Independent
‘Taylor is a major thriller talent’
Time Out
It is 1970. David Byfield, a widowed parish priest with a dark past and a darker future, brings home a new wife to Roth. Throughout the summer, the consequences of the marriage reverberate through a village now submerged in a sprawling London suburb.
Blinded by lust, Byfield is oblivious to the dangers that lie around him: the menopausal churchwarden with a hopeless passion for her priest; his beautiful, neglected teenage daughter Rosemary; and the sinister presence of Francis Youlgreave – poet, opium addict and suicide – whose power stretches beyond the grave.
Soon the murders and the blasphemies begin. But does the responsibility lie in the present or the past? And can Byfield, a prisoner of his own passion, break through to the truth before the final tragedy destroys what he most cherishes?
Tense, brooding and atmospheric, 'The Judgement of Strangers' is the second novel in Andrew Taylor's Roth Trilogy, following on from the acclaimed 'The Four Last Things'.
"The author knows precisely how to wield suspense"
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"Tells of dark deed in a commuter village, where the past is wickedly stirring ...Taylor writes well and persuasively."
'Literary Review'
"Complex, with lots of sinister implications . . . moves the traditional crime novel on to some deeper level of exploration"
'Independent'
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Judgement of Strangers (The Roth Trilogy) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780006496540
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780006496540
Book Description Condition: Muy bueno. David Byfield, a widowed parish priest, brings home a new wife. Soon the murders and blasphemies begin. But does the responsibility lie in the present or the past? And can Byfield break through to the truth before the final tragedy destroys what he most cherishes?EAN: 9780006496540 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Título: The Judgement of StrangersAutor: Taylor, Andrew Editorial: HarperCollins Idioma: EN Páginas: 320 Peso: 82 Año de publicación: 1999. Seller Inventory # Happ-2023-01-12-53ec89b5