Ruth Rendell
Ruth Rendell was one of the great crime writers. Her books - notable for their careful psychological observation, as well as their gripping plots - have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and she won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in crime writing. In 1996 she was awarded the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer. Ruth Rendell died in May 2015.
Ruth Rendell was one of the great crime writers. Her books - notable for their careful psychological observation, as well as their gripping plots - have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and she won numerous awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in crime writing. In 1996 she was awarded the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer. Ruth Rendell died in May 2015. See less
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Ruth Rendell book reviews
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Put on by Cunning
A great Ruth Rendell
Good characters and plot. Kept me reading almost non-stop. Read More
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A Sight for Sore Eyes
Very good book.
Ruth Rendell writes fabulous books. Besides the Inspector Wexler series, her other books are just as good. Read More
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A Judgement in Stone
Read the end and still enjoy the book
I grew to like this book more as I read it.
"Eunice Parchman killed the Coverdale family because she could not read or write." Thus goes the first line of the book. The first chapter fills in details ... Read More