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An Event in Autumn

Henning Mankell author Laurie Thompson translator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:10th Sep '15

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Never before published in English, this Kurt Wallander novella sees the original Scandinavian detective uncovering the skeleton of a woman in a suburban garden - forcing him to delve into the area's dark past...

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.

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

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 *

ISBN: 9781784700843

Dimensions: 197mm x 129mm x 13mm

Weight: 139g

192 pages