The Speaker Of Mandarin

Readers of PD James, Ann Cleeves and Donna Leon will love this gripping crime thriller full of twists and turns from multi-million copy and SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author Ruth Rendell.

''The most brilliant mystery writer'' -- Patricia Cornwell
''Probably the greatest crime writer in the world'' -- Ian Rankin
''Totally gripping with superb twist at the end!'' -- ***** Reader review
''Fascinating'' -- ***** Reader review
''Superb on all counts'' -- ***** Reader review
''Keeps the reader rooted to the spot and in the dark till the very end'' -- ***** Reader review
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Wherever Reggie Wexford goes, death and intrigue are close on his heels. Having just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime holiday in China, Wexford finds himself haunted by memories of the old