Ruth Rendell

Ruth Rendell has won many awards, including the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger for 1976's best crime novel with A Demon in My View; a second Edgar in 1984 from the Mystery Writers of America for the best short story, The New Girl Friend; a Gold Dagger award for Live Flesh in 1986. She was also the winner of the 1990 Sunday Times Literary award, as well as the Crime Writers' Association Cartier Diamond Dagger. In 1996 she was awarded the CBE and in 1997 became a Life Peer.

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The Vault Ruth Rendell 'Don't forget', Wexford said, 'I've lived in a world where the improbable happens all the time'. However, the impossible has happened. Chief Inspector Reg Wexford has retired. He and his wife, Dora, now divide their time between Kingsmarkham and a... Format: Hardback - Released: 04/08/2011 Lovereading Price: £14.24 - Saving £4.75 (25%)

Tigerlily's Orchids Ruth Rendell When Stuart Font decides to throw a house-warming party in his new flat, he invites all the people in his building. After some deliberation, he even includes the unpleasant caretaker and his wife. There are a few other genuine friends... Format: Paperback - Released: 00/04/2011 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)

Tigerlily's Orchids: Unabridged Audiobook Ruth Rendell This is an unabridged audiobook title. We are big fans of Ruth Rendell and once again she has supplied the goods with this mysterious and curious tale about a mysterious and curious young woman who appears to... Format: CD-Audio - Released: 05/08/2010 Lovereading Price: £15.30 - Saving £5.11 (25%)

The Monster in the Box Ruth Rendell CWA Hall of Fame Dagger 2009. Inspector Wexford returns and so does an old adversary giving Wexford the chance to reflect on times past, including the beginnings of his relationship with his wife so this is a must for all fans. Format: Hardback - Released: 01/10/2009 Lovereading Price: £14.24 - Saving £4.75 (25%)

End In Tears Ruth Rendell A Chief Inspector Wexford mystery which throws more light on his own philosophy and family relationships as he investigates a particularly tricky crime. It’s a good one. Similar this month: Natasha Cooper, Minette Walters. Comparison: Peter Robinson, Peter... Format: Paperback - Released: 03/08/2006 Lovereading Price: £5.24 - Saving £1.75 (25%)

End In Tears Ruth Rendell A Chief Inspector Wexford mystery which says it all for really I should say as little as possible so as not to spoil the surprises. It centres on parenthood in all its guises; sensitive, touching, sad and wonderfully full of... Format: Hardback - Released: 20/10/2005 Lovereading Price: £13.49 - Saving £4.50 (25%)

Thirteen Steps Down Ruth Rendell One of her dark, suspenseful, psychological crime novels where circumstances and paranoia play important parts and the main characters are all a bit strange. It is eerie stuff.Comparison: Nicci French, Minette Walters, P D James. Format: Paperback - Released: 07/07/2005 Lovereading Price: £5.99 - Saving £2.00 (25%)