A Guilty Thing Surprised : Inspector Wexford Book 5

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Murder amid the serenity of English countryside.

A Guilty Thing Surprised is a perfect read for mystery lovers who enjoy murder investigations set in idyllic landscapes. It's a classic whodunit that keeps you guessing until the end, with unexpected plot twists that make the story thrilling. Rendell's skillful writing style and attention to detail brings the characters to life, making it a must-read for fans of British crime fiction.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for The Lost Man Booker Prize Longlist (1970)
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A Guilty Thing Surprised : Inspector Wexford Book 5

Regular price $6.06
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ISBN: 9780345348111
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $21.45
Authors: Ruth Rendell
Publisher: Fawcett
Date of Publication: 1987-08-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Suspense, Mystery Thriller, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.83
(rated by 3231 readers)

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She took a peaceful walk in the woods—and found death waiting. . . .“The best mystery writer anywhere in the English-speaking world.”— The Boston GlobeElizabeth and Quentin Nightingale. A happy couple who lived quite graciously at Myfleet Manor in the gentle English countryside.Elizabeth Nightingale found peace and tranquility on her nightly walks through the rich, dense forests surrounding Myfleet Manor. But the peace she treasured was shattered one night when she found death waiting in the woods.Chief Inspector Wexford and his colleague Inspector Burden find a most unsavory case on their hands—and must use all their wit and wisdom to solve it . . .“Undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots.” — Los Angeles Times“You cannot afford to miss Ruth Rendell.” — The New York Times Book Review“For readers who have almost given up mysteries . . . Rendell may be just the woman to get them started again.” — Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
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Murder amid the serenity of English countryside.

A Guilty Thing Surprised is a perfect read for mystery lovers who enjoy murder investigations set in idyllic landscapes. It's a classic whodunit that keeps you guessing until the end, with unexpected plot twists that make the story thrilling. Rendell's skillful writing style and attention to detail brings the characters to life, making it a must-read for fans of British crime fiction.

  • Booker Prize Nominee for The Lost Man Booker Prize Longlist (1970)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.