An Old School Tie by Andrew Taylor
The fourth book in the acclaimed William Dougal crime series, from the bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London. James Hanbury is a reformed character. Or he would like to be. He plans to marry into respectability: his bride Molly is both rich and of good family. But alas, on the very day of their return from honeymoon, Molly is electrocuted. Accident or murder? The villagers of Charleston Parva believe that it's murder, and accuse her husband of having expeditiously dispatched her as soon as he had his hands on her money. Local feelings grow tense. Hanbury appeals for help to his old friend and adversary, Dougal, who is himself far from convinced of Hanbury's innocence. After all, he knows better than anyone that Hanbury is capable of murder . . .
Ingenious. . as worthwhile for the people as the crimes * Time Out *
Taylormade for those who enjoy clawing at clues * Sunday Times *
A top-notch suspense novel...bears comparison with the work of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene. * Publishers Weekly *
Tense and funny * Booklist *
A wry, sly romp . . . a deftly-crafted, hilarious, frightening and macabre tale * Washington Book Review *
Taylormade for those who enjoy clawing at clues * Sunday Times *
A top-notch suspense novel...bears comparison with the work of Eric Ambler and Graham Greene. * Publishers Weekly *
Tense and funny * Booklist *
A wry, sly romp . . . a deftly-crafted, hilarious, frightening and macabre tale * Washington Book Review *
Andrew Taylor is a British crime and historical novelist, winner of the Cartier Diamond Dagger (for lifelong excellence in the genre) and the triple winner of the Historical Dagger. His books include the Sunday Times bestsellers The Ashes of London and The Fire Court, the international bestseller The American Boy (a Richard and Judy selection); the Roth Trilogy (filmed for TV as Fallen Angel); the Lydmouth Series; the William Dougal Series, The Anatomy of Ghosts, shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year, and The Scent of Death. He lives on the borders of England and Wales. He reviews for the Spectator and The Times. For more information about Andrew Taylor and his books, see: www.andrew-taylor.co.uk or follow him on twitter: @andrewjrtaylor
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340932940 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340932945 |
| Title | An Old School Tie |
| Author | Andrew Taylor |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton |
| Year published | 2008-03-06 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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