Winner of the Man Booker Prize 2007, Anne Enright's fourth novel is both sophisticated and unflinching. The timeless themes of love, death and human weakness are explored in Enright's characteristically subtle, beautiful prose.
Wealthy businessman Rex Fortescue is found dead with rye grain in his pocket. His death is followed in quick succession by a woman dying while eating bread and honey, and a maid in her garden. Inspector Neele, in charge of investigating the spate of murders, consults with Miss Marple, who has an interesting...
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