About “To fear a painted devil”
The novel is set in the small community of Linchester, where the death of young Patrick Selby at his wife's birthday party sparks widespread speculation. Patrick dies after suffering multiple wasp stings, but Dr. Greenleaf suspects heart failure and, prompted by the hostility Patrick faced, begins to consider the possibility of murder with the assistance of a naturalist.
Praise for “To fear a painted devil”
“Undoubtedly one of the best writers of English mysteries and chiller-killer plots.”
“Rendell is awfully good.”
Book details
- Published
- 1965
- Latest edition
- 1965 · ISBN 9780345349514
- ISBN
- 9780345349514
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is To fear a painted devil?
To fear a painted devil by Ruth Rendell has 208 pages.
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