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The Mistress of Alderley
by Robert Barnard
Witty and subtle character portrayals, against a substantial background of opera and theater, lift the latest suspense novel from prolific British author Barnard... Ingenious twists to a satisfying plot make for fine entertainment. Publishers Weekly
Apart from technical mastery, what makes a Barnard mystery a delight to read is the wry insights and asides tossed out by his characters... Delicious moments of reflection... make a reader loath to reach the final pages Washington Post
Barnard has a sharp eye for hypocrisy, provincial snobbery and narcissism... Readers who enjoy social satire enmeshed in a good plot should add this to their collection. The Good Book Guide
“In this engaging novel, Barnard explores his own backyard: the city of Leeds and its hinterland… Told in a light-hearted manner, with the minimum of gore and psychological exploration, this is a masterpiece of crime writing.” The Good Book Guide
This is Barnards best book for some time, with a nicely puzzling whodunit and plenty of gentle, but still sharp, comedy of manners. Morning Star
On the surface, Robert Barnard has created a traditional crime novel, a whodunit written in beautiful flowing prose. But look again and there is a quirky, nasty undercurrent that leaves you slightly edgy. And he could plot for England. As usual, Barnard is a witty, spiky, incisive and original observer of characters, emotions and small lives... his well of murderous acidity shows no sign of losing its poison just yet. Sherlock Magazine
another treat... all believably real and fascinating Deadly Pleasures |
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