Guilty by Definition
Guilty by Definition
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Summary
Agatha Christie meets Countdown in the debut mystery novel from the genius of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent
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Guilty by Definition by Susie Dent
Agatha Christie meets Countdown in the debut mystery novel from the genius of Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent
If you're like me and love both language and crime, then Guilty by Definition has it allSusie Dent's impressive debut novel is virtuosic. So meticulously and fascinatingly steeped in the archaic glory of words, it will surely be the ultimate treat for every logophile out there. But this is so much more than a celebration of the dictionary - it's a tantalising mystery of a missing sister, a cold case that will not lie down, and a family frozen in their unresolved grief... all while their circle of friends and colleagues nurse secrets and lies beyond explication. Guilty by Definition is positively aglitter with etymological and detecting treasures for word-sleuths and crime-fans alike. * Janice Hallett, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Appeal *
The main characters are people I'd like to meet in real life; the Oxford types are convincing; the puzzle is well worked-out. And it kept me reading eagerly * Philip Pullman *
The brilliant lexicographer turns out to be a brilliant storyteller too. This is huge fun and, as you'd expect, also beautifully written * Gyles Brandreth *
Quite simply one the finest mysteries I have ever read * Rob Rinder *
Such a clever debut from our resident wordsmith! Dent: verb, to make an impression * Saga Magazine *
Guilty by Definition is a love letter to the English language wrapped about an intriguing puzzle of a story. The characters are believable and compelling, with secrets and stories of their own that unfold alongside the central mystery. I must have formed and discarded a dozen theories, not only about whodunnit, but also why-, what-, when- and where-dunnit - all entirely wrong. I'd love to read a sequel - or a whole series! * Anne Corlett, author of The Theatre of Glass and Shadows *
The main characters are people I'd like to meet in real life; the Oxford types are convincing; the puzzle is well worked-out. And it kept me reading eagerly * Philip Pullman *
The brilliant lexicographer turns out to be a brilliant storyteller too. This is huge fun and, as you'd expect, also beautifully written * Gyles Brandreth *
Quite simply one the finest mysteries I have ever read * Rob Rinder *
Such a clever debut from our resident wordsmith! Dent: verb, to make an impression * Saga Magazine *
Guilty by Definition is a love letter to the English language wrapped about an intriguing puzzle of a story. The characters are believable and compelling, with secrets and stories of their own that unfold alongside the central mystery. I must have formed and discarded a dozen theories, not only about whodunnit, but also why-, what-, when- and where-dunnit - all entirely wrong. I'd love to read a sequel - or a whole series! * Anne Corlett, author of The Theatre of Glass and Shadows *
Susie Dent is a writer and broadcaster on language. She recently celebrated thirty years as a co-presenter and the resident word expert on Channel 4's Countdown, and also appears on the show's comedy sister 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Susie comments regularly on TV and radio on words in the news, and is the author of several non-fiction books on words and language. Guilty by Definition is her first novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781804183946 |
| Title | Guilty by Definition |
| Author | Susie Dent |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bonnier Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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