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The Shortest Way to Hades Sarah Caudwell

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The Shortest Way to Hades by Sarah Caudwell


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Summary

Four London barristers dispatch their Oxford friend and mentor, Professor Hilary Tamar, on a perilous quest to unmask a killer. This humorous murder mystery features the worldly, yet principled, young set of legal experts created by Sarah Caudwell - Cantrip, Ragwort, Julia and Serena.

The Shortest Way to Hades Summary

The Shortest Way to Hades by Sarah Caudwell

Die now, pay later...It seemed the perfect way to avoid three million in taxes. Everyone in the family agreed to support the heiress, ravishing raven-haired Camilla Galloway, in her court petition to change the trust - except dreary cousin Deirdre. Then Deidre has a terrible accident which is when the young London barristers handling the trust - Cantrip, Selena, Ragwort and Julia - summon their Oxford friend and mentor Professor Hilary Tamar to Lincoln's Inn. They suspect foul play and so poor Hilary is dispatched on a most perilous quest to find the truth and unmask the killer...This witty and intriguing crime novel features the worldly yet principled young set of legal experts created by Sarah Caudwell - Cantrip, Ragwort, Julia and Serena.

The Shortest Way to Hades Reviews

"* 'An utterly delightful book... it will be irresistible to all who enjoy polished, civilized prose'- The New York Times Book Review * 'Imbued with poised wit, written in flawlessly judged prose' - H R F Keating, The Times * 'Caudwell's light touch and the puzzle she presents make for a diverting tale'- Washington Post Book World

About Sarah Caudwell

Sarah Caudwell studied law at St Anne's College, Oxford and practised as a barrister for several years in Lincoln's Inn. She later specialised in international tax planning at a major London bank. She died in January 2000.

Additional information

GOR001284240
9781841195162
1841195162
The Shortest Way to Hades by Sarah Caudwell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Little, Brown Book Group
2002-04-25
320
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