A Guilty Thing Surprised
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| Author | Ruth Rendell |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Wexford # 5 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher | Hutchinson (UK) The Crime Club (US) |
Publication date | 16 March 1970 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0-09-101340-2 |
| OCLC | 96653 |
| 823/.9/14 | |
| LC Class | PZ4.R4132 Gu PR6068.E63 |
| Preceded by | The Best Man to Die |
| Followed by | No More Dying Then |
A Guilty Thing Surprised is a novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. It was first published in 1970, and is the 5th entry in her popular Inspector Wexford series.
Plot summary
When Elizabeth Nightingale was beaten to death, it seemed a straightforward enough case. But Detective Chief Inspector Wexford discovered that beneath the placid surface of the Nightingales' lives there were undercurrents and secrets that no one had ever suspected.
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