Diana's Altar

Name: Diana's Altar
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9781616958053
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By Barbara Cleverly

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Diana's Altar by Barbara Cleverly is a gripping crime novel where Detective Joe Sandilands investigates a suspicious death within the prestigious confines of Cambridge in 1933. Amidst political turbulence, academic intrigue, and a web of secrets, Sandilands must navigate treacherous waters to uncover the truth. Set against the rich historical backdrop, the narrative intertwines personal and professional stakes, leading to unexpected revelations.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy historical crime fiction set in the interwar period, with intriguing plots and richly detailed atmospheres. Fans of clever detective work and layered mysteries that explore society, culture, and relationships will find themselves drawn into its pages.

Diana's Altar

The latest paperback in the popular Joe Sandilands series set in Suffolk and written by a CWA Historical Dagger award-winner

Description

Cambridge, October 1933. Inside the old All Hallows Church on All Hallows' Eve, Doctor Adelaide Hartest bears witness to the final moments of a dying stranger. Despite the dagger plunged into the stranger's chest, the death is ruled a suicide, compounded by a formal confession before death.

The victim, it is revealed, is known to Scotland Yard, and Assistant Commissioner Joe Sandilands is sent all the way from London to investigate.

Diana's Altar by Barbara Cleverly unravels a gripping tale where intentions are concealed and truth is elusive. As Sandilands delves deeper, the shadows of deceit grow ever longer.

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Barbara Cleverly's Diana's Altar is praised for its intelligent characters, spirited dialogue peppered with period slang, and its labyrinthine master narrative. Set in a 1933 Cambridge, the novel combines a traditional whodunit with an espionage thriller, maintaining perfect pacing and delivering a compelling climax. The character of Joe Sandilands adds to its appeal, with readers appreciating his likeability and the novel's authentic setting and well-developed characters. This complex and engaging plot is a treat for fans and new readers alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616958053

Publisher: Soho Press Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Soho Press Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 191.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 400

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About the Author

Barbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. A former teacher, she has spent her working life in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk; she now lives in Cambridge. She is the author of thirteen books in the Joe Sandilands series, including The Last Kashmiri Rose, The Blood Royal, Not My Blood, A Spider in the Cup, and Enter Pale Death.