Our Lady of Pain by Elena Forbes
When a young woman's naked body is discovered deep in the snowy undergrowth of Holland Park, ritualistically bound and gagged, the only clue is a verse from a bizarre poem found stuffed in her mouth. The woman is Rachel Tenison, a wealthy West End art dealer, who outwardly seemed to lead a normal, fulfilled life. However, as DI Mark Tartaglia and DS Sam Donovan scratch away at the surface, a darker, secret side begins to emerge. Then a tip-off spins everything in an entirely new direction, suggesting that the case is linked to the murder a year before in North London of Catherine Watson, a university lecturer. Still haunted by the aftermath of 'The Bridegroom' case three months before, which nearly brought about their own deaths, Tartaglia and Donovan are forced to confront their personal demons as they struggle to find what these two very different women had in common before the killer has a chance to strike again.
Forbes is good on plot, tension and lurking evil - The Times A well-written, cleverly plotted first novel - Literary Review A page-turning and assured debut in the vein of Ruth Rendell and PD.James from a bright new voice on the scene - Irish Independent Absorbing mystery Did I enjoy this book, yes - am I eager for the next in the series. Very definitely YES. Mystery Woman Magazine
Elena Forbes has lived most of her life in London. After reading Modern Languages at Bristol University she worked as a portfolio manager for international investment banks. She now writes full time and lives in Notting Hill with her husband and two children. The first chapter and synopsis of her first novel, Die With Me, was shortlisted for a debut dagger in 2005. Our Lady of Pain is her second novel.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847243591 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847243592 |
| Title | Our Lady of Pain |
| Author | Elena Forbes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quercus Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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