A Step So Grave: A twisty and gripping cosy historical murder mystery: Dandy Gilver
Autor Catriona McPhersonen Limba Engleză Paperback – 30 mai 2019
"A sophisticated, elegantly written, intensely powerful mystery, the best of an excellent series." --Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
1930s Scotland
Wedding bells are set to ring as Dandy Gilver with family in tow, arrives in windswept Wester Ross on Valentine's Day. They've come to celebrate Lady Lavinia's fiftieth birthday and to meet her daughter Mallory, a less-than-suitable bride-to-be for Dandy's son Donald.
But soon love is the last thing on Dandy's mind when the news breaks that Lady Lavinia has been found dead, brutally murdered in the middle of her famous knot garden.
1930s Scotland
Wedding bells are set to ring as Dandy Gilver with family in tow, arrives in windswept Wester Ross on Valentine's Day. They've come to celebrate Lady Lavinia's fiftieth birthday and to meet her daughter Mallory, a less-than-suitable bride-to-be for Dandy's son Donald.
But soon love is the last thing on Dandy's mind when the news breaks that Lady Lavinia has been found dead, brutally murdered in the middle of her famous knot garden.
Strange superstitions and folklore abound among the Gaelic-speaking locals. But, Dandy suspects that the tangled boughs and branches around Applecross House hide something much more earthly at work . . .
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781473682368
ISBN-10: 1473682363
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 128 x 198 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Hodder & Stoughton
Colecția Hodder Paperbacks
Seria Dandy Gilver
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
ISBN-10: 1473682363
Pagini: 336
Dimensiuni: 128 x 198 x 24 mm
Greutate: 0.27 kg
Editura: Hodder & Stoughton
Colecția Hodder Paperbacks
Seria Dandy Gilver
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Recenzii
Everything I adore
McPherson's wit has been compared to that of PG Wodehouse or Nancy Mitford, and her finely researched and choreographed narratives to the work of Agatha Christie . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire.
An absolute must for anyone who likes cosy historical mysteries.
Plenty of twists to keep you guessing.
A deliriously fun tale, flawlessly written.
The 1930s setting is skilfully evoked and there are shades of Agatha Christie in the plotting.
McPherson's wit has been compared to that of PG Wodehouse or Nancy Mitford, and her finely researched and choreographed narratives to the work of Agatha Christie . . . an absolute delight . . . these are the perfect reads for a night by the fire.
An absolute must for anyone who likes cosy historical mysteries.
Plenty of twists to keep you guessing.
A deliriously fun tale, flawlessly written.
The 1930s setting is skilfully evoked and there are shades of Agatha Christie in the plotting.
Descriere
'An intriguing and exciting entry in the Dandy family story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another wry, witty puzzler!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
1935, Highlands: Society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver is not thrilled at the prospect of her son marrying Mallory Ross. She is even less thrilled at the prospect of meeting Lady Lavinia, Mallory's mother, at Lavinia's fiftieth birthday.
But be careful what you wish for . . .
Lady Lavinia is found murdered in her famous knot garden, and before long local superstitions and Gaelic folklore abound. Stepping into her (much-preferred) role as investigator, Dandy must confront a twisted family history, and - if there's time - show her son that he can do better.
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in the picturesque Scottish village of Applecross in the 1930s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers are gripped by A Step So Grave:
'I recommend McPherson's books wholeheartedly, and suggest that those who enjoy well-plotted historical murder mysteries seek them out' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another rattling good tale in this excellent series. I've been hooked from the start' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A wonderfully written, frequently amusing, story to entertain and fascinate!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Most enjoyable! Intricate plot, fascinating characters . . . Kept me guessing right up to the reveal' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another wry, witty puzzler!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
For better for worse, till death do us part.
1935, Highlands: Society lady - and sometimes detective - Dandy Gilver is not thrilled at the prospect of her son marrying Mallory Ross. She is even less thrilled at the prospect of meeting Lady Lavinia, Mallory's mother, at Lavinia's fiftieth birthday.
But be careful what you wish for . . .
Lady Lavinia is found murdered in her famous knot garden, and before long local superstitions and Gaelic folklore abound. Stepping into her (much-preferred) role as investigator, Dandy must confront a twisted family history, and - if there's time - show her son that he can do better.
A brilliantly thrilling and witty cosy historical mystery set in the picturesque Scottish village of Applecross in the 1930s. Perfect for fans of Sherlock Holmes, Agatha Christie and Richard Osman.
Readers are gripped by A Step So Grave:
'I recommend McPherson's books wholeheartedly, and suggest that those who enjoy well-plotted historical murder mysteries seek them out' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Another rattling good tale in this excellent series. I've been hooked from the start' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'A wonderfully written, frequently amusing, story to entertain and fascinate!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
'Most enjoyable! Intricate plot, fascinating characters . . . Kept me guessing right up to the reveal' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Notă biografică
Catriona McPherson was born in the village of Queensferry in south-east Scotland in 1965 and educated at Edinburgh University. She left with a PhD in Linguistics and spent a few years as a university lecturer before beginning to write fiction. The first Dandy Gilver novel was short-listed for the CWA Ellis Peters Historical Dagger 2005 and the second was long-listed for the Theakston's Crime Novel of the Year Award 2007. In 2012 Dandy Gilver and the Proper Treatment of Bloodstains was nominated for a Historical Macavity Award. Catriona writes full-time and divides her time between southern Scotland and northern California.