Description
Book SynopsisCatharina Ingelman-Sundberg is a Swedish author who has written numerous books in several genres, including popular science, cartoon, children's and historical fiction, including the Little Old Lady series. A former journalist and marine archaeologist, she now works full-time as an author.
Her individual writing style, featuring depth of insight, and sense of surprise and humour, gives her books a special appeal. So much so that in 1999 she won the prestigious Widding Prize as the best writer of popular history and historical novels.
Trade ReviewGently humorous and pleasantly daft * Guardian *
A good-natured, humorous crime caper * Independent on Sunday *
A complete hoot * Saga Magazine *
This laugh-out-loud international bestseller will have you chuckling one minute and crying the next * The Lady *
A quirky, offbeat delight and a heart-warming reminder that one is never too old for some mischief and adventure -- Tom Winter, author of
Lost & FoundA shining expression of how joyous life is. It is not dangerous to grow old if you are like Märtha and the gang * Hyllan, blogg *
The funniest book this year! * Magazine Familjen, Norway *
A book which should be read by people of all ages * Radio P4 *
A hilarious farce . . . highly entertaining with very well crafted characters * Frettabladid newspaper, Iceland *
It has humour, brilliant dialogue, irony and warmth. A light-hearted and enjoyable detective comedy with breath-taking events, which provide many smiles but also reflection on life * PRO Pensionären *
Criminally fun! * Bonniers Bokklubb *
Very imaginative, fun and filled with gallons of humour! * Katarina Mazetti *
