Dead Gorgeous

Dead Gorgeous

by PeterLovesey (Author)

Synopsis

Rose and Antonia had a good war. As WAAF plotters, they had all the excitement and independence of a difficult and dangerous job, and all the fun of being two women on an RAF base. Peacetime is a disappointment. There is rationing, shortages, and nothing to do. Rosie's war-hero husband has turned into a brutal lout: Antonia, bored with her rich manufacturer, wants to move to America with her lover. Neither can afford a divorce. But what are plotters for, if not to plot? And Antonia's ruthless scheme would give them both what they want. If Rosie doesn't lose her nerve, they could get away with murder ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 640
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Sphere
Published: 31 Oct 2002

ISBN 10: 0751533483
ISBN 13: 9780751533484
Book Overview: * Features on the new TV series will appear in the TV listings magazines * Peter Lovesey feature in Publishing News 11th October

Media Reviews
Post-war age of austerity provides backdrop to black farce which builds to a sweaty-palm finish. The Guardian Pure joy. The Scotsman Phone-off-the-hook time. The Independent
Author Bio
Lovesey's novel WOBBLE TO DEATH introduced the Victorian sleuths, Cribb & Thackeray & was the foundation of the TV series. He won the Gold Dagger Award with THE FALSE INSP. DEW & in 2000 joined the elite group of people awarded the Cartier Diamond Dagger.