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24%OFFRuth Rendell - One Across, Two Down - 9780099312604 - V9780099312604
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One Across, Two Down

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Description for One Across, Two Down Paperback. There are only two things in life that interest Stanley: solving crossword puzzles, and getting his hands on his mother-in-law's money. And in all those years it has never once occurred to Stanley that she would try to outsmart him and the money might never be his. Until now. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: FF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 115 x 17. Weight in Grams: 146.

What is the real price of greed? A spine-tingling and breathtakingly taut thriller full of twists and turns from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell. Perfect for fans of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon.

'Rendell's psychological insights are so absorbing, it's easy to forget what a superb plotter she was' -- The Times
'Marvellous stuff' -- ***** Reader review
'Simply the best!' -- ***** Reader review
'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review
'A masterpiece!' -- ***** Reader review

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There are only two things in life that interest Stanley: solving crossword ... Read moreand getting his hands on his mother-in-law's money.

For twenty years, nearly all his adult life, the puzzles have been his only pleasure; his mother-in-law's money his only dream. And in all those years it has never once occurred to Stanley that she would try to outsmart him and the money might never be his. Until now.

It is only now that Stanley, so clever at misleading double-meanings and devious clues, decides to construct a puzzle of his own - and so give death a helping hand.

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Product Details

Format
Paperback
Publication date
1994
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780099312604
SKU
V9780099312604
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
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About Ruth Rendell
Ruth Rendell was an exceptional crime writer, and will be remembered as a legend in her own lifetime. Her groundbreaking debut novel, From Doon With Death, was first published in 1964 and introduced the reader to her enduring and popular detective, Inspector Reginald Wexford, who went on to feature in twenty-four of her subsequent novels. With worldwide sales of ... Read more

Reviews for One Across, Two Down
One Across, Two Down, first published in 1971, shows her skill at provoking horrid laughter was there from the start.
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