Dorothy Simpson Knihy

Pětatřicetiletý Zak Randish, zkušený vinař prosperující kentské vinice, byl nalezen mrtev uprostřed zdemolované laboratoře. Podezřelých je mnoho, protože Randish coby svůdník a problematická osobnost nebyl příliš oblíben. Svědkové mlčí a drží při sobě, což ztěžuje inspektoru Thanetovi a seržantu Linehamovi vyšetřo- vání. Případ je nakonec vyřešen po objevení tragických okolností sahajících až do minulosti. Sympatičtí detektivové nám přiblíží několik lidských osudů i pár zajímavostí z vinařského řemesla. Klasická oddechová konverzační detektivka pro ty čtenáře, kteří nemají v oblibě "drsnou školu". Detektivní román z anglického Kentu o násilné smrti mladého vinaře

Ze začátku je inspektor Thanet vraždou docela obyčejné staré panny středního věku v poklidné vesnici hrabství Kent zcela zmaten.Považuje ji za velmi neobvyklou.Brzy však odhalí,že tato žena měla několik překvapivých tajemství, a navíc také ideální příležitost špehovat ostatní.

The investigation into Max Jeopard's murder at his engagement party reveals a web of intrigue among various suspects, including his fiancée, a jealous brother, an ex-girlfriend, and future in-laws. Inspector Luke Thanet delves into the complexities of relationships within the picturesque English village, where secrets and motives intertwine, making for a compelling cozy mystery.

Set against the backdrop of an elegant English country home, the story unfolds as serious crime disrupts the seemingly idyllic life of Ralph Mintar, a distinguished barrister on the path to becoming a high-court judge. The narrative explores the clash between privilege and crime, revealing the dark undercurrents lurking beneath the surface of high society. As the plot thickens, the characters must confront their secrets and the implications of their status in a world where appearances can be deceiving.

Leo Martindale returns to Longford Hall after 20 years, and is soon found dead on a snowy February morning. Inspector Thanet suspects murder, but there are many suspects. This is the author's ninth Inspector Thanet novel, her fifth, Last Seen Alive , won the 1985 CWA Silver Dagger Award.

The investigation into a journalist's mysterious death interrupts Inspector Thanet's personal life, as he discovers her broken neck at the bottom of a staircase. Delving into her history, he uncovers a web of motives among various individuals, including her husband, all of whom had potential reasons for wanting her dead. This novel showcases Thanet's meticulous approach to unraveling complex relationships and hidden truths within a tense and intriguing narrative.

A murder story by a winner of the Silver Dagger Award. Innocent young Charity Pritchard is missing, and her family, strict religious fundamentalists, want to leave the matter in God's hands. Inspector Thanet's first thoughts on finding poor Charity's broken body are later proved to be mistaken.

On the face of it, Dr. Pettifer had everything to live for—a thriving country practice, a beautiful (and very pregnant) wife, rude good health in both body and bank balance. Everyone swore there was no reason why he should have taken an overdose.That’s what they all say, murmured Inspector Thanet, knowing how high was the suicide rate among the medical profession. Stress, overwork, worry—all took their toll.But he had to admit there were some curious features about this case, little things that aroused his suspicions. For a start, would-be suicides didn’t normally arrange for their cars to be repaired, or book expensive holidays for themselves, only hours before they reached for the tablets...

While Alicia was a schoolgirl a jilted boyfriend had killed himself, and her parents had moved from Kent. When she turns up after twenty years she is welcomed back although nobody knows why she has returned. Within hours Inspector Thanet has to investigate her murder.

Kriminalroman om inspector Thanets opklaring af et mord, der sker under den årlige havefest på herregården