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The Copper Peacock
The Copper Peacock
Dec 4, 2024 9:35 PM

Author:Ruth Rendell

The Copper Peacock

The Copper Peacock: a hideous bookmark given to Bernard, a writer, by his attractive cleaning lady, Judy. She had brought order to a hitherto chaotic life, but now the bookmark destroys all this, shattering his razor sharp sensibilities. If only she had given herself, then she might have lived...

In this, and eight other landmark short stories, including the Wexford tale An Unwanted Woman, Ruth Rendell once again proves she is the mistress of crime and mystery genres.

Reviews

Rendell’s psychological insights are so absorbing, it’s easy to forget what a superb plotter she is

—— The Times

The most brilliant mystery novelist of our time

—— Patricia Cornwell

One of the greatest novelists presently at work in our language... A writer whose work should be read by anyone who either enjoys a brilliant mystery – or distinguished literature

—— Scott Turow

Enthralling . . . a real page-turner, a modern Irish crime epic that will have you rooting for Laura and Niamh right to the very end

—— Hot Press

A highly empathetic writer . . . a well-crafted, character-driven thriller, set in a suburban milieu worthy of Andrea Mara . . . for anyone missing Tana French's 'Dublin Murder' series

—— Irish Examiner

A fantastically thrilling police procedural with two feisty, believable female leads. Everything I love in a book!

—— Jo Spain

I loved it! With a sinister plot and a creepy serial killer it's gripping and terrifying. And Laura and Niamh are characters I want to read about again and again!

—— Patricia Gibney

There’s a lot to unpick in this very layered novel but it is excellent. I advise you to read it and [If I Tell] immediately

—— Belfast Telegraph

I love this crime fighting duo! Original and real, Laura and Niamh are such fresh voices. Taut, compelling and utterly creepy, with a dramatic conclusion that will have you frantically turning the pages, read it with the light on!

—— Sam Blake

With well-drawn characters and an intense, urban plot, When They See Me feels gritty and above all authentic'

—— Sinéad Crowley

Page turning, twisty and gripping . Characters that you really care about and that are raw and real. A great read!

—— Sinéad Moriarty

Utterly gripping!

—— Claudia Carroll

Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena is WILD. A very satisfying thriller.

—— Roxane Gay

Magnificent, a perfect demonstration of [Shari Lapena's] exceptional skill as a storyteller... Utterly compelling

—— Daily Mail

Everyone Here Is Lying opens with a corker of a premise that had me racing through the book... a clever twist... a thrilling ride

—— The Observer

A fast-paced read with jaw-dropping twists

—— The i

Shari Lapena is an expert in both pace and the placing of clues and misdirections

—— Literary Review

Shari Lapena has been described as the queen of the 'just one more chapter' thriller, and having devoured this compelling novel in double-quick time it's easy to see why . . . Plot twists are planted like hand grenades throughout the narrative, set to go off when you least expect them, and the denouement is as surprising as it is shocking.

—— Choice

Lapena has great fun pulling secrets from her conjuror's hat . . . when it comes to construction she's a master, her stream of twists and surprises perfectly timed

—— Daily Express

I read this in three days and loved every addictive page

—— Simon Mayo
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