Book description
A WATERSTONES CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR
A LITERARY REVIEW CRIME BOOK OF THE YEAR
'As brilliant a cosy crime novel as you'll ever read' JANICE HALLETT
'A masterful voice in the mystery world' S. J. BENNETT
CHRISTMAS EVE, 1901. Gabriel Ward KC is hard at work on a thorny…
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1 author picked A Case of Life and Limb as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Sally Smith is a wonderful writer, who brings the world of London's Inner Temple to life. But what I love most is her compassion for her characters. Also, if you love cats, you will adore Delphinium!
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