The Grass Widow's Tale [Large Print] [Paperback]

Ellis Peters (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2002

A reissue of the crime novel first published in 1968, featuring the detective George Felse.Previous reissues include A NICE DERANGEMENT OF EPITAPHS and THE KNOCKER ON DEATH'S DOOR.

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Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

With her policeman husband gone to investigate yet another murder on the eve of her 41st birthday, Bunty Felse feels dejected until she finds herself involved in kidnapping, chases and murder. Bishop's smoothly flowing voice deftly narrates the story, keeping the tension and suspense moving forward. Balancing timing and pace with the momentum of the story, she adroitly dramatizes the emotions of the characters. The minor characters' voices are as easily distinguished and individualized as those of the main characters. The Scottish accents are most enjoyable. P.A.J. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 271 pages
• Publisher: Thorndike Press (November 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786245077
• ISBN-13: 978-0786245079
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,384,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't believe I'm the first to review this book!, April 23, 2005

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S. Schwartz "romonko" (alberta canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The grass-widow's tale, (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful story in the George Felse series, although we see very little of George this go round and a great deal of his marvelous wife, Bunty. In this one Bunty is on her own while George is in London following a lead. While she is being maudlin about her forty-first birthday, she gets thrown into the adventure of her life. She meets a distraught stranger in a pub on Saturday night, and she finds herself caught up in a truly terrifying situation. The action of the book only takes place over 24 hours, but there is enough action jam-packed in that 24 hours to keep the reader turning pages. We're talking about murder, kidnapping, organized crime and a whole slew of lesser things. And Bunty slides through it all in her usual inimitable fashion. Of course the writing is pure Ellis Peters, and the book is a delight!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, December 19, 2010

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This review is from: The Grass Widow's Tale (Hardcover)

This book was described as used, and formerly a library book, but it is like a new book. I think it must have been part of private collection. I was thrilled when I opened this package! Thank you!!