The Player's Curse by Brian Thompson
Bella Wallis respectable society widow with a secret identity as a writer of sensationalist novels is now happily engaged to the love of her life, Philip Westland.
A glorious heroine -- John Harvey
Bella Wallis is a joy to follow * The Historical Novels Review *
Thompson specialises in sharp, elliptical dialogue and brisk little glances into the murk that rises beyond Bella's window * Guardian *
Brian Thompson writes well and there is a rich vein of humour * Daily Mail *
Bella Wallis is a joy to follow * The Historical Novels Review *
Thompson specialises in sharp, elliptical dialogue and brisk little glances into the murk that rises beyond Bella's window * Guardian *
Brian Thompson writes well and there is a rich vein of humour * Daily Mail *
Brian Thompson was born in London in 1935 and now lives in Oxford. He has written two award-winning volumes of memoir: Keeping Mum (2006), winner of the Costa Prize for Biography and the PEN/Ackerley Prize, and Clever Girl (2007), longlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize. The Player's Curse is the third Bella Wallis mystery, following The Widow's Secret, and The Captain's Table. A fourth and final volume is planned.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099539476 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099539470 |
| Title | The Player's Curse |
| Author | Brian Thompson |
| Series | Bella Wallis Victorian Mysteries |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2011-08-04 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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