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Description edit
Exhausted and disillusioned with the world of theater in May 1935, Josephine Tey has traveled to Cornwall to spend the summer with her friends the Motleys at their run-down but beautiful country estate. Ready to begin work on her second mystery novel, Tey finds much to inspire her in the... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Harry Pinching: Add a description of this character.
- Archie
- Josephine
- Loveday
- Morwenna
- Nathaniel
- Christopher Snipe
- Penrose
- William Motley
- Ronnie
- Morveth
- Jago Snipe
- Trew
- Lettice
- Joseph Caplin
- Charlie
- Rowena Cade
- Jasper Motley
- Beth Jacks
- Lizzie
- Jane
- Tennyson
- Bill
- Sarah
First Sentence edit
The sun beat down on Harry Pinching's coffin, and Archie Penrose shifted the weight on his shoulder in a vain attempt to alleviate his discomfort.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 2 of 4 in Josephine Tey. (standard series)
Preceded by An Expert in Murder, and followed by Two for Sorrow.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Nicola Upson (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd.
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-06-145157-7
Page Count: 424
Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd.
Country: Great Britain
Publication Date: 2009
ISBN: 978-0-06-145157-7
Page Count: 424
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.92
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