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Copper Peacock
Ruth Rendell
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Description for Copper Peacock
Paperback. .
The Copper Peacock: a hideous bookmark given to Bernard, a writer, by his attractive cleaning lady, Judy. She had brought order to a hitherto chaotic life, but now the bookmark destroys all this, shattering his razor sharp sensibilities. If only she had given herself, then she might have lived...
In this, and eight other landmark short stories, including the Wexford tale An Unwanted Woman, Ruth Rendell once again proves she is the mistress of crime and mystery genres.
Product Details
Publisher
Cornerstone United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099928300
SKU
V9780099928300
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About Ruth Rendell
Ruth Rendell was an exceptional crime writer, and will be remembered as a legend in her own lifetime. Her groundbreaking debut novel, From Doon With Death, was first published in 1964 and introduced the reader to her enduring and popular detective, Inspector Reginald Wexford, who went on to feature in twenty-four of her subsequent novels. With worldwide sales of ... Read more
Reviews for Copper Peacock
Rendell’s psychological insights are so absorbing, it’s easy to forget what a superb plotter she is
The Times
The most brilliant mystery novelist of our time
Patricia Cornwell
One of the greatest novelists presently at work in our language... A writer whose work should be read by anyone who either enjoys a brilliant mystery – or ... Read more
The Times
The most brilliant mystery novelist of our time
Patricia Cornwell
One of the greatest novelists presently at work in our language... A writer whose work should be read by anyone who either enjoys a brilliant mystery – or ... Read more