A reclusive woman casts a spell on neighbors.
Tigerlily's Orchids is a dark, humorous novel that expertly observes human behavior. The story follows Stuart Font as he throws a housewarming party for his new flat, inviting everyone in the building, including the unpleasant caretaker and his wife. However, the party will be remembered for all the wrong reasons as the reclusive Asian woman living opposite, Tigerlily, emerges to cast a terrible spell on everyone. The book is perfect for those who enjoy dark comedies with a touch of mystery.
ISBN: 9780099550648
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $16.95
Authors:
Ruth Rendell
Publisher: Arrow
Date of Publication: 2011-04-14
Format: Paperback
Related Collections:
Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.32
(rated by 2343 readers)
Description
When Stuart Font decides to throw a house-warming party in his new flat, he invites all the people in his building. After some deliberation, he even includes the unpleasant caretaker and his wife.There are a few other genuine friends on the list, but he definitely does not want to include his girlfriend, Claudia, as that might involve asking her husband.The party will be one everyone remembers. But not for the right reasons. All the occupants of Lichfield House are about to experience a dramatic change in their lives...Living opposite, in reclusive isolation, is a young, beautiful Asian woman, christened Tigerlily by Stuart. As though from some strange urban fairytale, she emerges to exert a terrible spell. And Mr and Mrs Font, the worried parents, will have even more cause for concern about their handsome but hopelessly naive son.Darkly humorous, piercingly observant of human behaviour, Ruth Rendell has created here another compelling fable of our lives and crimes.
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A reclusive woman casts a spell on neighbors.
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