Rattling the Bones (Fran Varady 7): An thrilling London crime novel
By (Author) Ann Granger
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
1st December 2007
1st November 2007
United Kingdom
General
Fiction
823.914
Paperback
384
Width 112mm, Height 178mm, Spine 26mm
212g
The much-loved amateur sleuth Fran Varady finds herself investigating an old love affair and a family quarrel.
Edna, the dotty bag lady who Fran Varady used to see living in a churchyard with only feral cats for company, has crossed her path again. Now Edna is staying in a hostel, spending her days roaming as before. But Fran begins to see a method to her madness and, even though no one will believe her, she is certain Edna is being followed. Who could be interested in a harmless old lady Determined to protect her from this hidden danger, Fran finds herself digging into Edna's previous life and an old love affair and family quarrel come to light. But by rattling the bones of the past, Fran has uncovered more than she bargained for...Praise for Ann Granger's Fran Varady novels: 'Fran's a delight...the plot is neat and ingenious, the characters rounded and touchingly credible, and the writing of this darkly humorous but humane and generous novel fluent, supple and a pleasure to read * Ham and High *
The reader can expect a treat. [Fran Varady] is as fresh and vital as ever...Lively, different and fun * Yorkshire Post *
She has shifted gear to the city with no problem...a fine start * Crime Time *
Ann Granger's skill with character together with her sprightly writing make the most of the story....she is on to another winner * Birmingham Post *
Ann Granger has worked in British embassies in various parts of the world. She met her husband, who was also working for the British Embassy, in Prague and together they received postings to places as far apart as Munich and Lusaka. They are now permanently based in Oxfordshire.