Chief Inspector Reg Wexford has retired. He and his wife, Dora, now divide their time between Kingsmarkham and a coachhouse in Hampstead, belonging to their actress daughter, Sheila. Wexford takes great pleasure in his books, but, for all the benefits of a more relaxed lifestyle, he misses being the law. But a chance meeting in a London street changes everything.
Tom Ede is now a Detective Superintendent, and is very keen to recruit Wexford as an adviser on a difficult case. The bodies of two women and a man have been discovered in the old coal hole of an attractive house in St John's Wood. None carries identification. But the man's jacket pockets contain expensive jewelery.Wexford is intrigued and excited by the challenge...
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"Wexford should enjoy his retirement"
After enjoying Wexford for so long I fear he has become tired as a character. This felt like a novel written because it was asked for and as such lacked passion. However it was beautifully read and it filled a boring bank holiday car journey quite acceptably.
"Disappointed Again"
I wait eagerly every year for the new Ruth Rendell as her earlier novels remain in my opinion some of the best crime ever. However since Wexford retired things have gone downhill. Wexford is being used as a Met advisor and this really does not work. It starts off promisingly, however,by half way through I was feeling pretty bored and just wanted to get through it. I have given this 3 stars for old times sake but I'm willing Ruth Rendell to return to form. Maybe she should start a new series?
"Not up to it"
Was waiting for some action.Never happened! Really borring book. I would not recommend it.
Just listened to carte Blance before this one