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The fifth part of the acclaimed William Dougal crime series, from the bestselling author of The American Boy and The Ashes of London.
Rod Lorton wants revenge. After his wife’s death, he discovers unsavoury truths about her and her former employer, PR chief Ivor Newley.
Called in to investigate Lorton’s new-found enemy, private detective William Dougal uncovers a weakness to exploit: Newley’s rare collection of coins, coins that would leave Newley susceptible to blackmail if the collection were to disappear . . .
Rod Lorton wants revenge. After his wife’s death, he discovers unsavoury truths about her and her former employer, PR chief Ivor Newley.
Called in to investigate Lorton’s new-found enemy, private detective William Dougal uncovers a weakness to exploit: Newley’s rare collection of coins, coins that would leave Newley susceptible to blackmail if the collection were to disappear . . .
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Reviews
Taylor's fifth witty and intricate story about amiable, amoral William Dougal moves him even closer to the top of the British first division.
A wonderful book, funny and inventive, well plotted and characterised. Dougal, the not quite amoral, redeemingly imperfect Machiaval and skinflint child of fortune, is one of the most likeable sleuths on the circuit
Sparky and humorous writing
Neatly put together, witty and fast-moving.
Andrew Taylor is a master story-teller.