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Overview

"Ranks alongside such incomparable whodunnit authors as Christie,
Marsh, Tey, and Allingham."
-San Francisco Chronicle

Who would kill the perfect gentleman?

When Ernest Fletcher is found bludgeoned to death in his study, everyone is shocked and mystified: Ernest was well liked and respected, so who would have a motive for killing him?

Superintendent Hannasyde, with consummate skill, uncovers one dirty little secret after another, and with them, a host of people who all have reasons for wanting Fletcher dead. Then, a second murder is committed, giving a grotesque twist to a very unusual case, and Hannasyde realizes he's up against a killer on a mission...

"Given the chance I could happily devour a stack of her novels one after the other."
-A Work In Progress

"A few things that you are guaranteed when you pick up a Georgette Heyer novel of any kind are unique characters and a fast-paced plot."
-We Be Reading

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781402218002
  • Publisher: Sourcebooks, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 3/1/2010
  • Pages: 309
  • Sales rank: 239,121
  • Series: Inspector Hannasyde Series , #4
  • Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 6.90 (h) x 1.00 (d)

Meet the Author

The late Georgette Heyer was a very private woman. Her novels have charmed and delighted millions of readers for decades, though she rarely reached out to the public to discuss her works or personal life. She was born in Wimbledon in August 1902. She wrote her first novel, The Black Moth, at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; it was published in 1921 and became an instant success.

Heyer published 56 books over the next 53 years, until her death from lung cancer in 1974. Her work included Regency romances, mysteries and historical fiction. Known as the Queen of Regency romance, Heyer was legendary for her research, historical accuracy and her extraordinary plots and characterizations. Her last book, My Lord John, was published posthumously in 1975. She was married to George Ronald Rougier, a barrister, and they had one son, Richard.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted June 16, 2010

    Enjoyable!

    Being a huge fan of Christie, Sayers, and Holmes, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how enjoyable this author's mystery series was. Initially I was reluctant to read anything by Heyer because of her proliferation with romance novels (not my cup of tea), but she does a first-rate job spinning a who-dun-it. I must admit that after the first chapter I was feeling a bit snobbish about the "simplistic" writing style but it wasn't long before I had to reach for the dictionary. I mistook her "simplistic" writing for an authentic voice and clever narrative; that recognition is what hooked me. . The characters were vividly drawn and the plot's intrique is multi-dimensional. What I mean is I knew who did it 75% of the way through the story but I didn't know why and I didn't know how the other characters' subplots would be resolved. A perfect read for the beach, airplane, rainy day, or whenever you need to kick back and relax.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted May 18, 2010

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    A Quick, Fun, Read

    I am a fan of Georgette Heyer and have been collecting her books for some time. I am thrilled Sourcebooks is releasing her mysteries and giving me a chance to expand my Georgette Heyer reading base. I enjoyed "A Blunt Instrument." The story isn't too violent so I can enjoy the mystery without having disturbing images in my head. I enjoy pitting my wits against those of the detective and gleaning the pages for clues to see if I can guess "whodunnit" before the big reveal. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a little romance, a little mystery, and something short enough it can be read all at once.

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  • Posted February 27, 2012

    Georgette Heyer forever!

    There are very few of Georgette Heyer's novels I wouldn't give 5 stars. She wrote the very best Regency romances (as one fan said, "Jane Austen on roller blades), period. I was new to her detective stories, but since I adore her Regency novels, thought I'd give them a try. GREAT! Better even than Agatha Christie, I think, because Christie holds clues from the reader but Heyer doesn't. You just might be able to figure them out. But it's her characters that really make the stories, their quirks and personalities are revealed by dialogue and action, not direct description. I put these on my Nook, climb on the treadmill, and lose track of time. I've read them all now.

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  • Posted May 6, 2010

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    Charming, witty, old-fashioned English Murder

    I love the Georgette Heyer mysteries. Over the years i've worked my way throuogh every Christie, Marsh, Wolfe, Sayer, etc., etc. and thought I'd run out of old mysteries, and English mysteries in particular. how exciting to discover these little gems. These were written in the times they take place: the twenties and thrities. I occasionally run into a shocking un-PC phrase or word, but move past it with the knowledge that these were the times in which they were written, and it's good to remember how far we've come.

    For pure English, jazz age, parlor murder mysteries, these will satisfy any mystery buff's appetite. Complete with butlers and handsome Detective Inspectors at no extra charge.

    Particularly enjoyable with a cup of hot tea on a rainy day.

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  • Posted April 8, 2010

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    An "OK" book

    This book was "OK" and I would still recommend it for a short plane ride or trip. A mystery buff may also like it, because it is a detailed story of the murder case. But besides the characters being a bit likeable, I just didn't find the book too exciting. I didn't like the writing style much either, and although I'm used to reading the "old Classics", I still expected a bit more. I think this book was good for escaping, so again maybe I'd recommend this book on a short trip or something. I also may give another one of Georgette Heyer's books a chance since she has written so many. I can possibly see another of her reads being exciting.

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  • Posted March 13, 2010

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    Another lovely, witty Golden Age mystery from Georgette Heyer

    If Georgette Heyer hadn't written a single one of her delightful Regency novels, she would deserve to be remembered among the great mystery writers of Britain's Golden Age. This one has the traditional accoutrements of the genre: it's a "cozy," and the murder has been committed in a delightfully elaborate manner.

    Heyer's mysteries--indeed, all her books--are distinguished by two things:

    Her characters live and breathe on the page as those of very few other authors manage to do. No matter how large or small a character's role may be, each one speaks in his or her own distinctive voice. Detective or suspect, hero or villain, most of these characters are thoroughly likable as well, and it's a pleasure to spend time in their company. Unlike some writers who seem to be smitten with the aristocracy, Heyer is refreshingly devoid of snobbery--the servants and members of the working class are as likely to be admirable and worthy of respect as their "betters."

    Heyer achieves this feat largely because of her pitch-perfect ear for dialogue. Each character has only to say (or think) a couple of lines before the reader knows exactly where he fits in the social strata of the novel, whether he has a lively, witty mind, and how seriously he takes himself and others. Listening to their conversations makes the reader realize that real wit is indeed in short supply these days, and needs to be brought back into style.

    I own all of Heyer's books, and re-read them regularly. I'm thrilled to be able to replace my 40-year-old mass markets with these trade paperback reprints. If you're reading Heyer for the first time, I envy you--you're in for a treat.

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