Cover of The Skeleton in the Grass

The Skeleton in the Grass

Robert Barnard has been nominated for a record eight Edgar Awards Similar in feel to Barnard's "Out of the Blackout" also from Felony & Mayhem Who's Likely to Like This? Fans of Alan Furst, John Banville, "The Remains of the Day"

Genre
british mysterymysteryhistorical mystery
Setting
england
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 215 pages

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