The Mistress Of Alderley

The Mistress of Alderley

"People who think of village mysteries as being sweet and simple must never have read one of Robert Barnard's subversive little gems."-New York TimesWell-known actress Caroline Fawley has given up her successful stage and television career for love and life at Alderley, an elegant country home "bought" for her by her married "friend," international business titan Marius Fleetwood. Despite the inquisitive villagers, Caroline is happy and the world is good...until a mysterious young man backpacking through the countryside arrives at the door. He says his name is Peter Bagshaw, but Caroline can't help noticing his physical resemblance to Marius. Is he Marius' son?What else has Marius hidden from Caroline? Who is Marius anyway? Is everything about him a lie?Then a murder occurs.... About the Author Born in Essex, England, and educated at the Royal Grammar School in Colchester, and Balliol College in Oxford, Robert Barnard spent a number of years as a distinguised academic while making himself known as a delightful crime writer.He has won the Cartier Diamond Dagger, Britain's prestigious mystery award, the Nero Wolfe Award, the Anthony Award, the Agatha Award, the Macavity Award, and the Golden Handcuffs Award. He is an eight-time nominee for the Edgar, and a present member of Britain's Detection Club.Barnard lives with his wife Louise in Yorkshire, England, the general location for many of his novels.