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An inheritance draws a shady long-lost relative out of hiding in "the most elaborate mystery in the Yorkshire series" (Kirkus Reviews).
Reginald Hill "raised the classical British mystery to new heights" when he introduced pugnacious Yorkshire Det. Inspector Andrew Dalziel and his partner, the callow Sgt. Peter Pascoe (The New York Times Book Review). Their chafing differences in education, manners, technique, and temperament made them "the most remarkable duo in the annals of crime fiction" (Toronto Star). The Gold Dagger Award–winning series was adapted into a long-running hit show for the BBC.
Gwendoline Huby's passing has left her relatives more aggrieved than grieving. The wealthy and dotty widow has bequeathed the bulk of her fortune to her son, Alexander, missing in action since World War II. Then a stranger appears at the funeral claiming, against all odds, to be the phantom benefactor. Imposter or rightful heir? For Dalziel and Pascoe, a prickly situation is made even more so when Alexander is murdered. But when a second body turns up—this time in the CID's parking lot—the Yorkshire detectives can't fathom a connection. Until they dare to look a little deeper into the Hubys' family plot.
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"Not bad at all. I did get a little confused over the relationship of the three members of the police force. I think it would take awhile for them to grow on one. But the plotting was well done, the murders were not easily solved, and the final mystery was a nice touch."
— Debra (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Hill is more than a generic crime writer. His characters grow, live, love and die. His plots are interesting. His descriptions as crisp as they should be. The TV series wasn't bad either. "
— Amanda, 5/27/2013 -
" Three is the top mark I give to mysteries. Love the Pascoe and Dalziel series. "
— Joan, 4/20/2013 -
" Early Dalziel/Pascoe series, so not at his best. However, he is without a doubt my favorite author! "
— Barb, 11/20/2012 -
" I am currently reading through this Dalziel and Pascoe series, and they fairly good. "
— Molly, 4/27/2012 -
" very clever!! "
— Jill, 10/28/2011 -
" For a good comfort mystery read, you can't beat Reginald Hill. Child's Play is one of my favorites: Wield comes out of the closet, crazy inheritance schemes are afoot, Dalziel is his charming Fat Man self. "
— Kelly, 6/18/2010 -
" Another great read, Reginald Hill's novels rarely disappoint "
— Lois, 6/1/2010 -
" This is probably my favorite Dalziel/Pascoe mystery, mainly because of its focus on Wield, a big favorite of mine. To say anything else would involve spoilers... "
— Carol, 7/3/2009 -
" Three is the top mark I give to mysteries. Love the Pascoe and Dalziel series. "
— Joan, 8/9/2008 -
" I am currently reading through this Dalziel and Pascoe series, and they fairly good. "
— Molly, 7/21/2008 -
" For a good comfort mystery read, you can't beat Reginald Hill. Child's Play is one of my favorites: Wield comes out of the closet, crazy inheritance schemes are afoot, Dalziel is his charming Fat Man self. "
— Kelly, 6/22/2008
About Reginald Hill
Reginald Hill (1936–2012) wrote more than fifty mystery novels, including five in the Joe Sixsmith series and twenty-four in the Dalziel and Pascoe series, as well as more than twenty stand-alone novels. His books have won the CWA Diamond Dagger, CWA Gold Dagger, Barry Award, Macavity Award, and the Theakston Old Peculiar Award for Outstanding Contribution, and they made the finalists list of many more awards.
About Shaun Grindell
Shaun Grindell, actor and Earphones Award–winning narrator, was born and raised in Southampton, England. His training includes the Calland School of Speech and Drama and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in London. He has been seen on stage in London and Las Vegas.