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Some cases aren’t as cold as you’d think

Kurt Wallander’s life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden – the skeleton of a middle-aged woman.

As police officers comb the property, Wallander attempts to get his new life back on course by finding the woman’s killer with the aid of his daughter, Linda. But when another discovery is made in the garden, Wallander is forced to delve further back into the area's past.

A treat for fans and new readers alike, this is a never before published Kurt Wallander novella



Trade Review
An absolute pleasure to read and one worth luxuriating in -- Alison Flood * Observer *
Wallander remains one of the most impressive and credible creations in crime fiction today -- Ian Thompson * Spectator *
Good news for those suffering Wallander withdrawal symptoms -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *
This beautifully crafted story will grab you and it will not let go -- David Stephenson, 4 stars * Sunday Express *
A final precious gobbet for those of us who aren’t ready for Inspector Wallander’s story to come to an end -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *

An Event in Autumn

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A Paperback / softback by Henning Mankell, Laurie Thompson

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    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 10/09/2015
    ISBN13: 9781784700843, 978-1784700843
    ISBN10: 1784700843

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Some cases aren’t as cold as you’d think

    Kurt Wallander’s life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden – the skeleton of a middle-aged woman.

    As police officers comb the property, Wallander attempts to get his new life back on course by finding the woman’s killer with the aid of his daughter, Linda. But when another discovery is made in the garden, Wallander is forced to delve further back into the area's past.

    A treat for fans and new readers alike, this is a never before published Kurt Wallander novella



    Trade Review
    An absolute pleasure to read and one worth luxuriating in -- Alison Flood * Observer *
    Wallander remains one of the most impressive and credible creations in crime fiction today -- Ian Thompson * Spectator *
    Good news for those suffering Wallander withdrawal symptoms -- Laura Wilson * Guardian *
    This beautifully crafted story will grab you and it will not let go -- David Stephenson, 4 stars * Sunday Express *
    A final precious gobbet for those of us who aren’t ready for Inspector Wallander’s story to come to an end -- Jake Kerridge * Daily Telegraph *

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