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This is the tenth novel in Veronica Stallwood's popular Oxford series, again featuring novelist Kate Ivory. Kate's career is riding high, helped by her ambitious new editor Neil Orson. But then he falls victim to a devastating financial fraud. One of the perpetrators, Viola Grant, is found murdered and Neil becomes prime suspect. Kate works behind the scenes to pinpoint the real murderer, but her quest threatens her relationship with her mother, whose boyfriend is involved in the crime. As with much of Stallwood's work, the central idea is horribly plausible. She shows how easily a fraudster can unpick the security of ordinary lives, as Neil Orson's descent into humiliation and confusion is described with understated dread. While the crimes described are unnerving, there remains a great deal of gentle humour at the heart of this novel. As Kate struggles to move house smoothly, she is forced to outstay her welcome with various friends. Stallwood's observations of relationships are keen: she shows how quickly a polite veneer can become brittle, and perfectly captures the awkward love between Kate and her mother. The fraud becomes compelling as it escalates beyond all expectations. Stallwood keeps the number of characters to a minimum yet still delivers some surprises, and her plotting remains tight and engaging. This is quietly engrossing crime fiction from a novelist who has found her niche. (Kirkus UK)
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Writer Kate Ivory can’t believe her luck when she’s head-hunted by a successful Oxford publishing house. But it seems her good fortune is to be short-lived. Her new young editor, Neil Orson, falls victim to fraud and has to fight to clear his name and regain his reputation. And when the criminal responsible is found dead, Neil is the obvious suspect. It's up to Kate to find out who the real murderer is – and not just for Neil’s sake!
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This is the tenth novel in Veronica Stallwood's popular Oxford series, again featuring novelist Kate Ivory. Kate's career is riding high, helped by her ambitious new editor Neil Orson. But then he falls victim to a devastating financial fraud. One of the perpetrators, Viola Grant, is found murdered and Neil becomes prime suspect. Kate works behind the scenes to pinpoint the real murderer, but her quest threatens her relationship with her mother, whose boyfriend is involved in the crime. As with much of Stallwood's work, the central idea is horribly plausible. She shows how easily a fraudster can unpick the security of ordinary lives, as Neil Orson's descent into humiliation and confusion is described with understated dread. While the crimes described are unnerving, there remains a great deal of gentle humour at the heart of this novel. As Kate struggles to move house smoothly, she is forced to outstay her welcome with various friends. Stallwood's observations of relationships are keen: she shows how quickly a polite veneer can become brittle, and perfectly captures the awkward love between Kate and her mother. The fraud becomes compelling as it escalates beyond all expectations. Stallwood keeps the number of characters to a minimum yet still delivers some surprises, and her plotting remains tight and engaging. This is quietly engrossing crime fiction from a novelist who has found her niche. (Kirkus UK)
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Writer Kate Ivory can’t believe her luck when she’s head-hunted by a successful Oxford publishing house. But it seems her good fortune is to be short-lived. Her new young editor, Neil Orson, falls victim to fraud and has to fight to clear his name and regain his reputation. And when the criminal responsible is found dead, Neil is the obvious suspect. It's up to Kate to find out who the real murderer is – and not just for Neil’s sake!
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