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Thus was Adonis murdered

Pages
304
Published
1994
Language
English

Synopsis

Join a group of clever young London barristers as their former tutor, an academic scholar, recounts their amusing adventures. This mystery offers the sharp wit of Bertie Wooster with an intellectual twist, and the charm of a younger, more dashing Rumpole. Prepare for a delightful read that promises plenty of laughs.

About the author

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Sarah L. Caudwell

Excerpts from the obituary: http://www.theguardian.com/news/2000/feb/08/guardianobituaries1 by Jenny Chamier Grove The Guardian, Tuesday 8 February 2000 01.09 GMT Sarah Caudwell, who has died of cancer aged 60, was a barrister who turned to crime writing when she ran out of good crime novels to read. It is no coincidence that the titles of all Sarah's books contain classical references. She was educated at Aberdeen high school for girls and the local university, where she read Latin and...

Characters

Hilary TamarProtagonist
Bertie WoosterCameo
RumpoleCameo
Mary PoppinsCameo
All characters in Thus was Adonis murdered