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An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed
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Everyone's favourite octogenarian killer is back in this new collection of stories by Swedish crime writer Helene Tursten that is sure to have you in stitches.
Don't let her age fool you. Maud may be nearly ninety, but if you cross her, this elderly lady is more sinister than sweet.
Just when things have finally cooled down for 88-year-old Maud after the disturbing discovery of a dead body in her apartment in Gothenburg, a couple of detectives return to her doorstep. Though Maud dodges their questions with the skill of an Olympic gymnast a fifth of her age, she wonders if suspicion has fallen on her, little old lady that she is. The truth is, ever since Maud was a girl, death has seemed to follow her.
In these six interlocking stories, memories of unfortunate incidents from Maud's past keep bubbling to the surface. Meanwhile, certain Problems in the present require immediate attention. Luckily, Maud is no stranger to taking matters into her own hands... even if it means she has to get a little blood on them in the process.
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An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed has received widespread praise for its clever storytelling and dark humour. Reviews highlight Maud's character as an endearing yet cunning octogenarian who ingeniously navigates murder with practical rationale. Her blend of charm and ruthlessness, along with Marlaine Delargy's translation, creates an engaging reading experience that balances light-heartedness with sinister undertones. This small and seasonally decorated collection of interlinked stories makes a perfect gift for crime lovers, offering an insightful and entertaining exploration of Maud's escapades.
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ISBN: 9781641291675
Publisher: Soho Press
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 05 October 2021
Country: United States
Imprint: Soho Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 107.0mm
Height: 160.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 272
About the Author
Helene Tursten was a nurse and a dentist before she turned to writing. She is the author of the Irene Huss series, including Detective Inspector Huss, Night Rounds, Who Watcheth, and Protected by the Shadows; the Embla Nystr m series; and the short story collection An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good, which also features Maud. Her books have been translated into 25 languages and made into a television series. She was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, where she now lives with her husband.
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