A Charitable Body - by Robert Barnard (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

What an honor, to become a trustee of one of England's distinguished stately homes. Yorkshire cop Charlie Peace's wife Felicity is at first thrilled when she's asked to help oversee Walbrook Manor, a recent gift to the nation. It's not long, though, before both she and Charlie smell trouble. Suspenseful, witty and, as always, superbly insightful, A Charitable Body shows Barnard at his scintillating best.

Review Quotes

"A master of the form."

"--The Denver Post"

"Apart from the technical mastery, what makes a Barnard mystery a delight to read is the wry insight and asides tossed out by his characters...delicious moments of reflection..make a reader loath to reach the final pages.""

--The Washington Post"

"One of the deftest stylists in the field."

"--The New York Times Book Review"

"You can count on a Barnard mystery being witty, intelligent, and a joy to read."

"--Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Robert Barnard (1936-2013) was awarded the Malice Domestic Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Nero Wolfe Award, as well as the Agatha and Macavity awards. An eight-time Edgar nominee, he was a member of Britain's distinguished Detection Club, and, in May 2003, he received the Cartier Diamond Dagger Award for lifetime achievement in mystery writing.