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Wycliffe and the House of Fear
W.J. Burley
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Description for Wycliffe and the House of Fear
Paperback. A troubling disappearance leads to a new investigation for Detective Wycliffe. Series: The Cornish Detective. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
A troubling disappearance. A puzzling mystery. A new investigation for Detective Wycliffe. Detective Superintendent Wycliffe is holidaying in Cornwall when he meets the intriguing Kemp family. The Kemps have lived in Kellycork, their decaying family seat, for almost 500 years and have a tragic history. Roger Kemp's first wife disappeared mysteriously in what was presumed to be a boating accident and now the Kemps are struggling to maintain their family home. When Roger's wealthy second wife, Bridget, also disappears Wycliffe is inevitably drawn into the case. Wycliffe is troubled by the dysfunctional family he ... Read more
A troubling disappearance. A puzzling mystery. A new investigation for Detective Wycliffe. Detective Superintendent Wycliffe is holidaying in Cornwall when he meets the intriguing Kemp family. The Kemps have lived in Kellycork, their decaying family seat, for almost 500 years and have a tragic history. Roger Kemp's first wife disappeared mysteriously in what was presumed to be a boating accident and now the Kemps are struggling to maintain their family home. When Roger's wealthy second wife, Bridget, also disappears Wycliffe is inevitably drawn into the case. Wycliffe is troubled by the dysfunctional family he ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
The Cornish Detective
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781409174684
SKU
V9781409174684
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About W.J. Burley
W.J. Burley lived near Newquay in Cornwall, and was a schoolmaster until he retired to concentrate on his writing. His many Wycliffe novels were extremely popular and were adapted for a highly successful TV series starring Jack Shepherd. W.J. Burley died in 2002.
Reviews for Wycliffe and the House of Fear
Gripping
THE TIMES
First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit
OBSERVER
You can always count on Wycliffe...he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landsacape
FINANCIAL TIMES
Praise for the Wycliffe Cornish Detective Series: Wycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced
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THE TIMES
First-class, old-time, hyper-ingenious whodunit
OBSERVER
You can always count on Wycliffe...he inevitably guarantees a good story, convincing characters and appealing landsacape
FINANCIAL TIMES
Praise for the Wycliffe Cornish Detective Series: Wycliffe teases out the truth with delicate skill that leaves the reader intrigued and convinced
MAIL ON SUNDAY
... Read more