Wycliffe and the Four Jacks [Hardcover]

W.J. Burley (Author)

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Publication Date: January 1, 1985

Writer David Cleeve lived exactly the way a best-selling novelist should live—in an opulent house in a beautiful corner of Cornwall. But beneath the successful façade was a private nightmare. For at regular intervals, a sinister warning was delivered to him: a single playing card, the Jack of Diamonds. Then, one day, the card arrived torn in half—and that night, there was a murder. Wycliffe is in the area on holiday, but far from relaxing, he finds himself drawn into the case. Before long, there’s more than just a single mystery to solve. As Wycliffe investigates, he uncovers a double murder, arson, and a series of crimes that stretch back through the years.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

W.J. Burley lived near Newquay in Cornwall, and was a schoolmaster until he retired to concentrate on his writing. His many Wycliffe books include, most recently, Wycliffe and the Guild of Nine. He died in 2002. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Littlehampton Book Services Ltd (January 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0575035390
• ISBN-13: 978-0575035393
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Engrossing Read, March 6, 2007

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This review is from: Wycliffe and the Four Jacks (Wycliffe Series) (Paperback)

Cleverly plotted British police procedural, with a nice sense of place - Cornwall. Our copper - a Superintendant, actually - is somewhat standard issue, highly analytical, a bit dour and a bit of a loner. The other characters run the gamut, from a bright and independent, but supportive, wife to a Brunnhilde-like jewelry-maker and fortune-teller. In short, a highly enjoyable and very quick read which is unlikely to linger in the memory.