The Widow of Bath
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The Widow of Bath
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The Widow of Bath
First published in 1952, The Widow of Bath offers intricate puzzles, international intrigue and a richly evoked portrait of post-war Britain, all delivered with Bennett's signature brand of witty and elegant prose.
'There are a dozen clever deceptions in the book, twice as many as most writers would have given us.' Julian Symons in Bloody Murder
Hugh Everton was intent on nothing more than quietly drinking in the second-rate hotel he found himself in on England's south coast. Then in walked his old flame Lucy and her new husband and ex-Judge, Gregory Bath. Entreated by Lucy to join her party for an evening back at the Bath residence, Hugh is powerless to resist. But when the night ends with the judge's inexplicable murder, he is pitched back into a world of chaos and crime, a world he had tried to escape for good.
First published in 1952, The Widow of Bath offers intricate puzzles, international intrigue, and a richly evoked portrait of post-war Britain, all delivered with Bennett's signature brand of witty and elegant prose.
Series: British Library Crime Classics
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The Widow of Bath by Margot Bennett is praised for its intricate plot and engaging writing style. Reviewers highlight its clever dialogue and the unexpected twists that keep readers on their toes. It's noted for its atmospheric setting and well-developed characters, making it a compelling read for crime and thriller enthusiasts.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780712353748
Publisher: British Library Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 July 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Contributors:
- Introduction by Martin Edwards
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 190.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Margot Bennett (19121980) was a Scottish writer who penned a small, though influential, number of crime, thriller and science fiction novels. Bennett's novel Someone from the Past won the CWA Gold Dagger award in 1958. Her critically acclaimed 1955 novel The Man Who Didn't Fly was published in the British Library Crime Classics series in 2020.
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