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Nine Lessons

Josephine Tey Series, Book 7

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Called to the peaceful churchyard of St-John's-at-Hampstead, Detective Chief Inspector Archie Penrose faces one of the most audacious murders of his career, leading him to Cambridge, where both Josephine Tey and Archie's previous lover, Bridget, have settled down together.

It is uncovered that there has been a series of vicious attacks against women in town, spreading fear in the community. Archie and Josephine must race to stop another attack in this beautifully written, intricately plotted mystery.

©2017 Nicola Upson (P)2017 W. F. Howes Ltd Crime Fiction Mystery Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Crime

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"Historical crime fiction at its very best." ( Sunday Times)
"For fans of period British crime fiction, this...delivers deft plotting and evocations of the era through charming descriptions." ( Library Journal on London Rain)
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One of the best in this series. Archie has a bigger than usual role which I liked as he’s such a good character. The Cambridge setting works very well. The interview between Sandra Duncan and Nicola Upson at the end of the book is an interesting bonus.

One of the best

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An intelligently written and beautifully performed book - different strands are all well defined and well resolved. it's a wonderful throwback to the Golden Age of detective novels.

A truly excellent, satisfying whodunit - fantastic

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beautiful narration as always and gripping story. I really want to sleep but I need to hear the end

excellent

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Brilliant narration! Always a strong voice, easy on the ear, but skilfully adapted to each character, no matter how minor. With Sandra, the story comes to life - a theatre production in the mind! Nicola’s characters are splendid and Sandra Duncan’s reading renders them unforgettable! Thank you !!

Sandra Duncan gives life to Nicolas great storytelling!

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This story takes the stories of MRJames as it’s starting point rather than a real life murder, and it works as well as Upson’s other Tey novels. The continuation of the emotional lives of the characters is believable, though I’m hoping it gets less rather than more complicated. It’s the problem with multiple volume tales, like soap operas they have to have things happen - though things don’t happen in real life. Should art imitate life? Yes - or what else is it for, and anyway it’s been the modus operandi of this series of novels.

One small point - in real life people don’t nod. They say yes. Enid Blyton’s eponymous character does, but he’s a doll.

Excellent addition to the series

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