Bright Young Things by Jane A. Adams Paperback Book

Description: Bright Young Things by Jane A. Adams January 5, 1930. On a winter morning, a man dumps a body on Bournemouth beach. The dead woman is Faun Moran, a wildchild in her twenties who was supposedly killed in a car crash the previous autumn. So who was the young woman in the car, and where has Faun Moran been all this time? DCI Henry Johnstone returns to work to solve this baffling mystery. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When a man dumps a body on a beach in full view of onlookers, the investigation that follows throws up a number of dark twists for DCI Henry Johnstone.January 5, 1930. On a cold, grey winter morning, a mysterious man walks along Bournemouth beach carrying a bundle in his arms. He lays it carefully on the shoreline and calmly walks away. The man has dumped a body.The dead young woman is Faun Moran, a wildchild in her twenties wearing a sparkling cocktail gown. But Faun was supposedly killed in a car crash after leaving a party attended by other wealthy bright young things the previous autumn. So who was the young woman in the car, and where has Faun Moran been all this time? Still recovering from the trauma of his last case, DCI Henry Johnstone returns to work to solve this baffling mystery. But as he and DS Mickey Hitchens investigate, the path to the truth is darker and twistier than they could ever have imagined. Flap January, 1930. On a cold, grey winter morning, a mysterious man walks along Bournemouth beach carrying a bundle in his arms. He lays it carefully on the shoreline and calmly walks away. The man has dumped a body.The dead young woman is Faun Moran, a wild child in her twenties wearing a sparkling cocktail gown. But Faun was supposedly killed in a car crash after leaving a party attended by other wealthy bright young things the previous autumn. So who was the young woman in the car, and where has Faun Moran been all this time?Still recovering from the trauma of his last case, DCI Henry Johnstone returns to work to solve this baffling mystery. But as he and Sergeant Mickey Hitchens investigate, they discover that the path to the truth is darker and twistier than they could ever have imagined . . . "Excellent . . . Adams effortlessly conveys the police procedures, business practices, and social mores of the period. Fans of golden age mysteries will be delighted"Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Old Sins "Vivid . . . well-constructed . . . will appeal to the Downton Abbey crowd" Booklist on The Good Wife Author Biography Jane A. Adams was born in Leicestershire, where she still lives. She has a degree in sociology and has held a variety of jobs, including lead vocalist in a folk rock band. She is now an artist and photographer, as well as a writer and Royal Literary Fund Fellow. Her first book, The Greenway, was shortlisted for the CWA John Creasey Award and for the Authors Club Best First Novel Award. As well as the Henry Johnstone series, Adams is the author of the highly acclaimed Naomi Blake and Rina Martin mystery series. Review A cautionary tale ... about the perils of getting what you wish for * Kirkus Reviews *Excellent ... Adams effortlessly conveys the police procedures, business practices, and social mores of the period. Fans of golden age mysteries will be delighted * Publishers Weekly Starred Review of Old Sins *Vivid ... well-constructed ... will appeal to the Downton Abbey crowd * Booklist on The Good Wife *Fast-paced fun * Kirkus Reviews on The Good Wife *Appealing characters ... Fans of historical police procedurals will be satisfied * Publishers Weekly on The Good Wife * Promotional A smartly plotted, compelling historical mystery full of twists. Review Quote Vivid ... well-constructed ... will appeal to the Downton Abbey crowd Promotional "Headline" A smartly plotted, compelling historical mystery full of twists. Details ISBN178029803X Author Jane A. Adams Pages 224 Year 2022 ISBN-10 178029803X ISBN-13 9781780298030 Publication Date 2022-04-28 UK Release Date 2022-04-28 Format Paperback Imprint Severn House Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-04-28 NZ Release Date 2022-04-28 Illustrations No Publisher Canongate Books Series A Henry Johnstone 1930s Mystery Edition Description Main Alternative 9780727850133 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134982432;

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