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A Particular Eye for Villainy (Inspector Ben Ross Mystery 4)

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7th June 2012

Price: £9.99

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Selected: ebook / ISBN-13: 9780755383771

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A Victorian gentleman . . . A brutal killing . . .

When a neighbour is murdered in his own home, Inspector Ben Ross and his wife Lizzie dig deep into his tragic past to find out who is behind the bludgeoning. A Particular Eye for Villainy is the fourth crime novel in Ann Granger’s historical mystery series. The perfect read for fans of Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot.

‘The book’s main strength is the characterisation and the realistic portrayal of London in the mid-19th century’ – Tangled Web

When Mr Thomas Tapley is found bludgeoned to death in his sitting room, his neighbour Inspector Benjamin Ross of Scotland Yard is immediately summoned. Little is known about the elusive gentleman until Mr Jonathan Tapley, QC, hears of the news and the truth about his cousin’s tragic past slowly begins to emerge.

Meanwhile, Ben’s wife Lizzie is convinced she saw someone following Thomas Tapley on the day he died and she discovers that he received a mysterious visitor a few days before his death. As the list of suspects begins to mount, Ben must unearth who would benefit most from Tapley’s unfortunate demise.

What readers are saying about A Particular Eye for Villainy:

‘A continuing cast of characters you can enjoy spending time with along with a good mystery . . . salted with a light touch of humour

‘As always there are several twists and turns and the obvious and not so obvious suspects – a worthy sequel to the first three novels’

‘Keeps you hooked from start to finish

Reviews

The Times
Praise for Ann Granger's previous crime novels: 'Characterisation, as ever with Granger, is sharp and astringent'
Ham and High
'The plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible, and the writing of this darkly humorous but humane and generous novel fluent, supple and a pleasure to read'
Yorkshire Post
'The reader can expect a treat. Lively, different and fun'
Birmingham Post
'Ann Granger's skill with character together with her sprightly writing make the most of the story....she is on to another winner'
Yorkshire Post
'One of crime fiction's most engaging heroines'