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England, 1933: Lady Lavinia Truelove is trampled to death by a horse one morning on her country estate. While this appears to be a gruesome accident, Scotland Yard Commissioner Joe Sandilands suspects foul play, and recruits an old friend and a new acquaintance to help solve the case. The matter turns out to be quite personal for Joe, as ...
England, 1933: Lady Lavinia Truelove is trampled to death by a horse one morning on her country estate. While this appears to be a gruesome accident, Scotland Yard Commissioner Joe Sandilands suspects foul play, and recruits an old friend and a new acquaintance to help solve the case. The matter turns out to be quite personal for Joe, as the woman he hopes to propose to becomes a suspect in an elaborate murder scheme.
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“Spellbinding.”
—New York Times Book Review
“Stylish and intricate.... Cleverly has perfect pitch for period and place, whether her hero is unearthing evil in India, England or France. ”
—Richmond Times-Dispatch
“Some of the best of English folklore and tradition is threaded through this lively mystery, with even an appearance of the powerful and dangerous Green Man of old. Satisfying sorting of a pleasantly complex plot and a set of side characters that come with layers of their own make this one of Cleverly's best. Highly recommended.”
–Kingdom Books on Enter Pale Death
“This mystery is full of twists, unexpected plot turns, conflicts involving clashes of family, loyalty, class, love, and money, all in a very well-drawn picture of country life circa 1930. This book is a nice visit to an era gone by, with a wonderful puzzle to entertain the reader while visiting.”
–Reviewing the Evidence on Enter Pale Death
“Cleverly delivers a witty, atmospheric and well-conceived slice of British crime ... marvelous descriptions of country lore and an evocative Suffolk countryside setting provide a taste of all things British and may send curious readers scurrying to the library to learn more about the ancient traditions in this most ancient of lands.”