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Description edit
The first death could have been an accident. When Mavis Ambrose is killed by a falling chunk of concrete, the police have no reason to suspect mischief. However, the bludgeoning of the young and gorgeous Amber Marshalson that follows is clearly murder. In the midst of the hottest summer on... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
Characters edit
- Reginald Wexford: Chief Inspector
- Hannah Goldsmith: Detective Sergeant
- Amber Marshalson: Murder victim
- Rick Samphire: Add a description of this character.
- Ross
- Sylvia
- Megan
- Diana Marshalson
- Mary
- Naomi
- Damon Coleman
- Lara
- Dora
- John Brooks
- George Marshalson
- Colin Fry
- Mike
- Sandra Warner
- Norman Arlen
- Lydia Burton
- Neil
- Gwenda Brooks
- Donaldson
- Keithie
- Stephen Lawson
- Ben Miller
- Barry
- Mr. Nash
- Mrs. Hilland
- Buster
- Mrs. Smithson
- Mama
- Emma
- Jimmy Gawson
Setting & Locations edit
- London
- Kingsmarkham
- Victoria Terrace
- Frankfurt
- Africa
- Stowerton
- Brimhurst
- Mill Lane
- Myfleet
- Yorstone Bridge
- Yorstone Wood
- Glebe Road
- Hillands
- High Street
- Sewingbury
- Prinsip
- Myringham
- Bal
- Thailand
- Pauceley
- Pomfret Hall
- Brand
- Nairobi
- Taunton
- Birmingham
- Pyramid Road
- Germany
- Spain
First Sentence edit
When he lifted it off the seat the backpack felt heavier than when he had first put it in the car.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 20 of 23 in Chief Inspector Wexford. (standard series)
Preceded by The Babes in the Wood, and followed by Not in the Flesh.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Ruth Rendell (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Hutchinson
Country: England
Publication Date: October 20, 2005
ISBN: 0-09-179641-5
Page Count: 366
Publisher: Hutchinson
Country: England
Publication Date: October 20, 2005
ISBN: 0-09-179641-5
Page Count: 366
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: PR6068.E63 E53 2005
- Dewey: 823.914
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