A Grave Man by David Roberts
Verity Browne and Lord Edward Corinth are attending the memorial service in Westminster Abbey for Lord Benyon, killed a few months before when the Hindenburg airship burst into flames as it docked in New Jersey. Seated a few rows in front of them is the distinguished archaeologist Professor Pitt-Messanger and his daughter Maud. As the congregation begins to disperse after the service, Edward hears Miss Pitt-Messanger cry for help. Her father is slumped in his seat, stabbed to death with an ancient Assyrian dagger.
Praise for David Roberts:
Roberts just keeps getting better with each book.. highly recommended for fans of Love in a Cold Climate and Gosford Park * Publishers Weekly *
A classic murder mystery [...] and a most engaging pair of amateur sleuths * Charles Osborne, author of The Life and Crimes of Agatha Christie *
A gripping, richly satisfying whodunit with finely observed characters, sparkling with insouciance and stinging menace -- Peter James
A really well-crafted and charming mystery story * Daily Mail *
A perfect example of golden-age mystery traditions with the cobwebs swept away * Guardian *
PRAISE FOR BONES OF THE BURIED 'This is a witty and meticulous recreation of the class-ridden middle England of the 1930s& a perfect example of golden-age mystery traditions with the cobwebs swept away, for the many readers who like their sleuthing elegant and their sex and violence concealed behind the curtains.' Guardian A Grave Man
Packs a powerful punch. * Crime Time *
Effortlessly weaving real-life characters and events from 1930s England into the thrilling plot, this is a hugely enjoyable murder-mystery romp. * Good Book Guide *
Roberts just keeps getting better with each book.. highly recommended for fans of Love in a Cold Climate and Gosford Park * Publishers Weekly *
A classic murder mystery [...] and a most engaging pair of amateur sleuths * Charles Osborne, author of The Life and Crimes of Agatha Christie *
A gripping, richly satisfying whodunit with finely observed characters, sparkling with insouciance and stinging menace -- Peter James
A really well-crafted and charming mystery story * Daily Mail *
A perfect example of golden-age mystery traditions with the cobwebs swept away * Guardian *
PRAISE FOR BONES OF THE BURIED 'This is a witty and meticulous recreation of the class-ridden middle England of the 1930s& a perfect example of golden-age mystery traditions with the cobwebs swept away, for the many readers who like their sleuthing elegant and their sex and violence concealed behind the curtains.' Guardian A Grave Man
Packs a powerful punch. * Crime Time *
Effortlessly weaving real-life characters and events from 1930s England into the thrilling plot, this is a hugely enjoyable murder-mystery romp. * Good Book Guide *
David Roberts worked in publishing for over thirty years, most recently as a publishing director, before devoting his energies to writing full time. He is married and divides his time between London and Wiltshire.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781845291280 |
| ISBN 10 | 184529128X |
| Title | A Grave Man |
| Author | David Roberts |
| Series | Lord Edward Corinth And Verity Browne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2005-10-27 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |