A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs
Book description
In a derelict seashore graveyard a mystery unfolds, a trail of violence in Maymouth's history which casts long shadows. Permission is granted to open the tombs of a loving couple, Jan and Morwenna Treverra, buried centuries ago and given touching epitaphs. But there are recent remains in there - buried…
- Coming soon!
Why read it?
1 author picked A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Written and set in the 1950s, this is the 4th in the Felse detective series.
Peters is more famous for the Cadfael mysteries, with their wonderful depiction of England at the time of the civil war between Stephen and Maud. However, the Cadfael books need to be read in order and the first is far more successful in the BBC adaptation.
Dated in some ways, and with prose that’s functional rather than beautiful, Peters has a brilliant eye for capturing a period. The clever trail of clues means it’s possible to work out the mystery so the reveal is satisfying…
From Alexia's list on a historic crime driving the current story.
If you love A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs...
Twelve Palominos
San Diego Private Investigator, Brig Ellis, is hired by a wealthy industrialist to help him acquire the final horse in a set of twelve palomino miniatures that once belonged to the last Emperor of China. What begins as a seemingly reasonable assignment quickly morphs into something much more malevolent.
The…
Want books like A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs.
Share your top 3 reads of 2024!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,593
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like A Nice Derangement of Epitaphs, you might also like...
Through Any Window
Riley Masterson has moved to Greenbrier, SC, anxious to escape the chaos that has overwhelmed her life.
Questioned in a murder in Alabama, she has spent eighteen months under suspicion by a sheriff’s office, unable to make an arrest. But things in gentrifying Greenbrier are not as they seem. As…
The Fornax Assassin
In 2038 a devastating pandemic sweeps across the world. Two decades later, Britain remains the epicenter for the Fornax variant, annexed by a terrified global community.
David Malik is as careful as any man to avoid contact with the virus. But when his sister tests positive as an asymptomatic carrier,…
