The Copper Peacock
 First edition (UK) | |
| Author | Ruth Rendell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Crime/Mystery short stories |
| Publisher | Hutchinson (UK) Mysterious Press (US) |
Publication date | 4 April 1991 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
The Copper Peacock and Other Stories is a short-story collection by British writer Ruth Rendell. The title comes from the 6th story in the collection, in which a copper bookmark in the form of a peacock is gift from a cleaner to her employer, the giving of which has significant ramifications for their relationship. The final story in the collection features her popular series protagonist Inspector Reg Wexford.[1]
Contents
The collection contains nine stories:
- "A Pair of Yellow Lillies"
- "Paperwork"
- "Mother's Help"
- "Long Live the Queen"
- "Dying Happy"
- "The Copper Peacock"
- "Weeds"
- "The Fish-Sitter"
- "An Unwanted Woman" (an Inspector Wexford story)[2]
References
- ^ The Copper Peacock. Kirkus Reviews. Accessed May 23, 2012.
- ^ Book Details: The Copper Peacock. Audiotogo.com. Accessed May 23, 2012.
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