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Speaker of Mandarin

Ruth Rendell

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Speaker of Mandarin

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Murder mystery infused with cultural exploration.

Recommendation: "Speaker of Mandarin" provides a unique mix of a murder mystery with cultural exploration in China. Rendell's writing style is engaging, and the plot twists keep the readers entertained. The book delves into themes of greed, treachery, theft, and adultery, keeping the readers on a gripping edge. Highly recommended for those who love cultural exploration mixed in with a good whodunit story.

  • CWA Silver Dagger Nominee (1983)
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Speaker of Mandarin

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ISBN: 9780345302748
Author: Ruth Rendell
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date of Publication: 1984-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Mystery, Suspense, Mystery Thriller, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 2837 readers)

Description

Chief Inspector Wexford is in China, visiting ancient tombs and palaces with a group of British tourists. After their return to England, one of his fellow tourists is found murdered. As he questions other members of the group, Wexford finds secrets of greed, treachery, theft, and adultery, leading the distressed inspector to ask not who is innocent, but who is least guilty . . .
 

Murder mystery infused with cultural exploration.

Recommendation: "Speaker of Mandarin" provides a unique mix of a murder mystery with cultural exploration in China. Rendell's writing style is engaging, and the plot twists keep the readers entertained. The book delves into themes of greed, treachery, theft, and adultery, keeping the readers on a gripping edge. Highly recommended for those who love cultural exploration mixed in with a good whodunit story.

  • CWA Silver Dagger Nominee (1983)
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.

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