Sandor is a wonderful storyteller, and little Joe is ready to listen. The power of the educated over the simple is horribly clear in this disturbing and unusual relationship. As Sandor's motivation both for rescuing little Joe and then for weaving his spell of words becomes clear, the darkness surrounding him is too much for them both, and for the beautiful ex-model sequestered in her Suffolk mansion by an obsessive husband.
A net of fear, greed, love, and desire closes around them in a landscape that heightens the contrast between man and the natural world.
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"Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine is such an excellent storyteller. Even though she is classified as a mystery writer, the characters and plot twists and psychological exploration make her IMO an incredible novelist - the unique characters stay with you and haunt you after you finish " — Navida (5 out of 5 stars)
"Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine is such an excellent storyteller. Even though she is classified as a mystery writer, the characters and plot twists and psychological exploration make her IMO an incredible novelist - the unique characters stay with you and haunt you after you finish "
" Really didn't like this one. It seemed to exist solely to provide a vehicle for the few outlandish character names Barbara Vine/Ruth Rendell had not yet employed in one of her novels. "
" This is one of my favorite 'Rendell as Vine' books-creepy, mysterious, and a pageturner. "
" Depressing pathetic characters as always with Rendell/Barbara Vine. At the end an interesing twist on the kidnap ransom formula. "
" I expected it to be better but it's quite good "
" Not as good as some of her later novels or as gripping. There was something distant and evasive about the characters that prevented me engaging with them. "
" Readable, enjoyable, quite a page turner at the end. "
" this is my first introduction to Barbara Vine aka Ruth Rendell ... and I surely intend to read more ... next up is Asta's Book "
" Reread. A story of kidnapping and obsession by the always excellent Barbara Vine. "
" Ruth Rendell writing as Barbara Vine is such an excellent storyteller. Even though she is classified as a mystery writer, the characters and plot twists and psychological exploration make her IMO an incredible novelist - the unique characters stay with you and haunt you after you finish "
" I usually adore anything by Ruth Rendell/Barbara Vine, but this one was just weird. "
" Thoughtful, tightly plotted, cerebral (in the best sense) thriller. Beautifully paced, suspense novel. "
Barbara Vine is a pseudonym for Ruth Rendell, who has won numerous awards, including three Edgars, the highest accolade from Mystery Writers of America, as well as three Gold Daggers, a Silver Dagger, and a Diamond Dagger for outstanding contribution to the genre from England’s prestigious Crime Writer’s Association. A member of the House of Lords, she lives in London.
Dermot Crowley was born in Cork, Ireland, and began his career with RTE Radio. His theater work includes The Weir in London’s West End and on Broadway as well as seasons at the Royal National Theatre, Manhattan Theatre Club, and Hampstead Theatre. On television his work includes Father Ted, The Sculptress, and Falling For A Dancer. His film credits include The Legend of Bagger Vance, Before You Go, and Return of the Jedi. He works extensively for BBC Radio.
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