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A country vineyard is tainted by murder in this "absorbing" English police procedural starring Detective Inspector Thanet (Publishers Weekly). Sturrenden Vineyard is a few miles west of town, a lovely piece of land where tourists come to sip wine, tour the grounds, and enjoy the exquisite Kentish scenery. But Det. Inspector Luke Thanet is too busy for such frivolous activities, so his first visit comes with the introduction of a an attraction far more in keeping with his usual interests: show more murder. Vineyard owner Zak Randish has been found dead in his personal laboratory, where he'd been working late into the night to perfect the next vintage. His equipment is smashed and his blood stains every surface, mingling with the wine. Although outwardly happy, successful, and at peace, Randish had terrible secrets, and Thanet must uncover them soon, lest the vineyard's tidy rows of grapes run red with blood as red as Sturrenden wine. Perfect for fans of P. D. James or Midsomer Murders, No Laughing Matter is another sterling entry in Dorothy Simpson's long-running, award-winning mystery series. No Laughing Matter is the 12th book in the Inspector Thanet Mysteries, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order. show lessTags
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This was a very interesting book that really kept you guessing and the ending is not what you expect. There was a small amout of lag in some areas but overall very recommendable
quite good. too much introspection by thanet.
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Dorothy Simpson is a mystery writer. Her character, Inspector Luke Thanet, has solved upper-crust mysteries in more than a dozen novels. Her novel, Last Seen Alive, received a Silver Dagger Award from the Crime Writers of America in 1985. Another book, The Maine Islands in Story and Legend, was written with information gathered by the Maine show more Writers Research Club. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Original publication date
- 1993
- People/Characters
- Inspector Luke Thanet; Joan Thanet; Bridget Thanet; Mike Lineham; Zak Randish; Alice Randish (show all 13); Oliver Vintage; Owen Landers; Reg Mason; Sharon Mason; Jonathan Randish; Karen Randish; Elaine Wood
- Dedication
- To Keith and Olwyn
- First words
- Thanet drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, scowling at the stationary line of tail-lights which curved away ahead of him.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)As far as he was concerned, there was no substitute for having a wife to go home to.
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- English
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- Paper, Ebook
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