Wicked Autumn
A Max Tudor Novel
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3.7 • 221 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
One of The Boston Globe's Best Mysteries of 2011
One of Library Journal's Best Mystery Books of 2011
"Hugely funny, exquisitely well written, a tongue-in-cheek village mystery to be savored. G.M. Malliet's arch tone and wry humor make her a writer to be treasured." —Julia Spencer-Fleming, New York Times bestselling author
“Rarely have I read descriptions that have left me gasping, in both their hilarity and their painful truth. A wonderful read.” —Louise Penny, New York Times bestselling author
The first in a delightful series, Wicked Autumn sharply skewers the quintessential English village in a cunningly modern version of the traditional drawing room mystery. Wickedly entertaining, it’s the perfect choice for Agatha Christie fans.
Max Tudor has settled happily into his post as vicar of St. Edwold’s Church in Nether Monkslip. The quaint English village seems to be the perfect new home for Max, who has fled a harrowing past serving in MI5, the British domestic counter-intelligence agency. But his serenity is quickly shattered when the wildly unpopular president of the Women’s Institute turns up dead at the Harvest Fayre. The death looks like an accident, but Max’s MI5 training quickly kicks in, and before long he suspects foul play.
*BONUS CONTENT: This edition of Wicked Autumn includes a new introduction from the author and a discussion guide
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
This appealing first in a new cozy series from Agatha-winner Malliet (Death at the Alma Mater) introduces Max Tudor, ex-MI5 officer turned Anglican priest at St. Edwold's in the village of Nether Monkslip. Since Wanda Batton-Smythe has made herself the most hated individual in town with her officious manner and harsh treatment of volunteers working on the annual Harvest Fayre, no one's too surprised when her body turns up one day in the village hall. Wanda appears to have died of a severe allergic reaction, possibly by accident, but the calm, unemotional Max is certain it's a case of "malice aforethought." Guided by the MI5 premise that "everyone is a suspect," Max interviews one and all around Nether Monkslip, from a harried chef to a frightened young acolyte who faints during Wanda's funeral. The action builds to a tense confrontation at St. Edwold's. Readers will look forward to seeing more of the Rev. Tudor.
