Wycliffe and Winsor Blue

by W.J. Burley

Book Overview

A mysterious death in the Cornish art world - and a murder investigation for Chief Superintendent Wycliffe... When Edwin Garland dies of a heart attack, no one outside the expectant circle of his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0552134368
• ISBN13: 9780552134361
• Release Date: October 1997
• Publisher: Corgi Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Wycliffe quietly unwinds mystery in a classic Burley.

If you love British detective mysteries, and haven't read a W. J. Burley yet, order this today! This was the first of his books I read, and after years of being a Christie addict, I found it a pure delight to encounter a new unique detective, a solid plot, a clever solution (based on Wycliffe's spotting a wrong use of Winsor Blue paint on a canvas), and above all, a truly gifted writer. Burley can sum up a character in two or three beautifully crafted lines. It's a delight to wander the streets of Cornwall with Wycliffe, who is known for taking walks to figure out a case. Needless to say, his walks lead him into many interesting situations. Wycliffe is happily married, yet still a bit of a loner. Ruthless in his search for justice, but quiet as a mouse. (People often mistake him for a professor or a minister.) It's a shame Burley is out of print in the U.S. Recently, a friend of mine bought up his entire series of Wycliffe mysteries while on a trip to Cornwall. We read through them all, and still wanted more. This is definitely one of his best.