Lee Ellen M. (lem1251) reviewed From Doon with Death (Inspector Wexford, Bk 1) on + 13 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
The first Inspector Wexford. You can't beat Ruth Rendell for bringing shivers and chills. In every book no one is exactly what they seem.
Julie B. (juliebee) reviewed From Doon with Death (Inspector Wexford, Bk 1) on + 33 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Someone recommended Ruth Rendell's Inspector Wexford books to me, so I decided to start with the first one. It's not brilliant, but there's a familiar feel to the writing and the community she created, and I can see myself wanting to know more about the people in the book. I'll read on to the second, at least...
Judith L. (jlautner) reviewed From Doon with Death (Inspector Wexford, Bk 1) on + 105 more book reviews
Margaret Parsons seems like the perfect wife. Until she is found dead and questions arise.
Inspector Wexford digs deep, which means exploring her attic, among other things, and finding references to "Doon" in love letters there. Who is this Doon and what was their relationship? Did it continue?
There is no lack of suspects, all seemingly unlikely, however.
In this first Wexford novel, the inspector is not married. He lives a solitary life, coming home to his comfortable home alone, whenever he needs to take a break. For Wexford, the investigation is the thing, although he does have interests beyond the police. He finds it hard to rest while the puzzles float around in his mind.
It's a good introduction to the trusty detective and his inner life.
Inspector Wexford digs deep, which means exploring her attic, among other things, and finding references to "Doon" in love letters there. Who is this Doon and what was their relationship? Did it continue?
There is no lack of suspects, all seemingly unlikely, however.
In this first Wexford novel, the inspector is not married. He lives a solitary life, coming home to his comfortable home alone, whenever he needs to take a break. For Wexford, the investigation is the thing, although he does have interests beyond the police. He finds it hard to rest while the puzzles float around in his mind.
It's a good introduction to the trusty detective and his inner life.
An older mystery; not bad.
Michael R. Y. (MysteryMike) reviewed From Doon with Death (Inspector Wexford, Bk 1) on + 35 more book reviews
Inspector Wexford Chief Inspector England
Diane P. (Mysteryperry) reviewed From Doon with Death (Inspector Wexford, Bk 1) on + 8 more book reviews
One of Ruth Rendell's "Inspector Wexford" mysteries.
