LONDON RAIN - Couverture souple

Upson, Nicola

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0062418157 ISBN 13 : 9780062418159

Editeur : HarperPb, 2016

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

“A complex and compelling plot with rich historical detail.... A brilliant meditation on love’s depths and darknesses, London Rain stands out on every level...complete with a stunning conclusion.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

“Psychologically complex and twisty.... Upson adroitly confounds the reader’s expectations, and her subtle and emotionally intelligent exploration of Josephine’s relationship...adds depth.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“The author continues to blend history and fiction seamlessly.... A murder mystery that will keep readers guessing. The glimpses into the changing face of feminism and the politics of the BBC in the late 1930s prove equally intriguing.” (RT Book Reviews)

“This book is what historical crime is all about.” (Suspense Magazine)

“Revenge, murder, and royal pageantry.... The complexity of the overlapping relationships and a burst of momentum make [this] fictionalized heroine’s sixth case a worthy sequel to its predecessors.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“For fans of period British crime fiction, this sixth series entry...delivers deft plotting and evocations of the era through charming descriptions of London.... Intriguing.” (Library Journal (starred review))

“Old secrets come to light involving murder...in the sixth entry in this series, notable for its well-wrought characters and involving plots that vividly capture a time and place.” (Booklist)

“Historical crime fiction at its very best.” (Sunday Times (London))

“Lyrical prose...and subtle plotting make Upson’s fifth novel featuring real-life mystery writer Josephine Tey a worthy successor to Fear in the Sunlight, a PW Best Mystery of 2013.... Upson...amply rewards her readers’ patience with a satisfying resolution that feels true to life.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Upson...possesses great skills in creating character-driven novels that evoke a strong sense of place, spins this sad but seductive story with grace and intelligence.” (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Quatrième de couverture :

“Upson’s psychologically complex and twisty sixth whodunit...adroitly confounds the reader’s expectations, and her subtle and emotionally intelligent exploration of Josephine’s relationship with her lover, Marta, adds depth.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Following the gloomy days of King Edward VIII’s abdication, London is elated to welcome King George VI. Just one of the many festivities  celebrating the 1937 coronation is a BBC radio adaptation of Queen of Scots, and the original playwright, Josephine Tey, has been invited to sit in on rehearsals.

But Josephine’s play is not the only drama unfolding. Britain’s most venerable newsman, Anthony Beresford, is sleeping with the lead actress—and his humiliated wife works at the BBC. The sordid triangle reaches its climax when Beresford is shot to death in his broadcasting booth at the deafening height of the coronation ceremony.

Josephine’s friend Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose thinks he has the case wrapped up. But after two more murders, it falls to Josephine to unravel a web of betrayal, jealousy, and long-held secrets, as she herself is caught in a love triangle of her own.

Charming and provocative, thick with the atmosphere of prewar England, London Rain is a captivating portrait of a city on the edge—and an unforgettable woman always  one  step  ahead  of  her  time.

“Historical crime f iction at its very best.”—Sunday Times (London)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HarperPb
• Date d'édition: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0062418157
• ISBN 13: 9780062418159
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 336