A Dedicated Man
Published on 14. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-1-4472-2544-7 (ISBN)
Description
A Dedicated Man is the second novel in Peter Robinson's Inspector Banks series, following on from Gallows View.
Near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale, the body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a dry stone wall. Harry Steadman has been brutally murdered. But who would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man?
Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called in to investigate and soon discovers that disturbing secrets lie behind the apparently bucolic facade. It is clear that young Sally Lumb, locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder, knows more than she is letting on. And her knowledge could lead to danger . . .
A Dedicated Man is followed by the third book in this Yorkshire-based crime series, A Necessary End.
Near the village of Helmthorpe, Swainsdale, the body of a well-liked local historian is found half-buried under a dry stone wall. Harry Steadman has been brutally murdered. But who would want to kill such a thoughtful, dedicated man?
Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called in to investigate and soon discovers that disturbing secrets lie behind the apparently bucolic facade. It is clear that young Sally Lumb, locked in her lover's arms on the night of the murder, knows more than she is letting on. And her knowledge could lead to danger . . .
A Dedicated Man is followed by the third book in this Yorkshire-based crime series, A Necessary End.
Reviews / Votes
The novels of Peter Robinson are chilling, evocative, deeply nuanced works of art -- Dennis Lehane Inspector Banks - a man for all seasons, he knows that often the answers to the clues are hidden in his own heart -- Michael Connelly If you haven't encountered Chief Inspector Alan Banks before, prepare for a crash course in taut, clean writing and subtle psychology. And watch for those twists - they'll get you every time -- Ian RankinMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pan Macmillan
Target group
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
210 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4472-2544-7 (9781447225447)
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Person
Peter Robinson grew up in Yorkshire and now lives in Canada. His Inspector Banks series has won numerous awards in Britain, Europe, the United States and Canada and was adapted into the major British ITV drama DCI Banks starring Stephen Tompkinson. Aftermath, the twelfth in the series, was a Sunday Times bestseller.