A Schooling in Murder
(Author) Andrew TaylorA Times Best Book of the YearFrom the author of The Ashes of London, comes a new historical mystery set in the last days of WWII 'Ten out of ten' The Times 'A grand piece of work - a triumph and one of Taylor's best' MICK HERRON 'A wonderfully unique novel from the master of historical crime fiction. Beautiful, haunting, and quite brilliant' LAURA SHEPHERD-ROBINSON 'As good as I'd expect from a master of the craft' VAL MCDERMID 'A wonderful, subtle novel, set in a strange, enclosed world. Beautiful writing and a gloriously satisfying ending' ANN CLEEVES ____ England, May 1945 In the last days of World War II, Monkshill Park School for Girls stands far apart from the violence in Europe. Yet a woman has been murdered in its grounds. Annabel Warnock, a teacher with a secretive past, has disappeared. The teachers and girls whisper that she's run away, but in fact she has met a violent end. Replacement tutor and amateur crime writer Alec Shaw arrives to find a school riven with bitter rivalries and dangerous tensions. He begins to suspect there is a real-life mystery waiting to be solved... and these echoing halls hide a killer.
Andrew Taylor
Andrew Taylor is a British author known for his historical fiction and crime novels. He has written over 20 novels, with his most notable works including "The American Boy" and the Lydmouth series. Taylor is praised for his meticulous research and atmospheric storytelling, bringing historical settings to life with vivid detail. His works often explore themes of identity, deception, and the complexities of human relationships. Taylor's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the historical fiction and crime genres, earning him critical acclaim and numerous awards. His most famous work, "The American Boy," is a gripping mystery set in 19th century England that showcases his masterful storytelling and intricate plot twists.
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