Beau Death written by Peter Lovesey
There is usually at least one of Peter Lovesey’s books in my “to be read pile”. Of the Peter Diamond series, I now have only one more to read, unless of course there is another ready to publish.
I have enjoyed all the Peter Diamond novels but for me Beau Death is the best so far.
Following a cracking start, literally, a wrecking ball smashes into the top of an old house in Twerton, exposing the remains of a long hidden body. The beginning of a herculean quest for Deective Superintendent Peter Diamond and his team. Not only to establish the identity of the corpse but to discover the circumstances of its death.
As with the majority of the Peter Diamond novels the city of Bath is the setting.
With each new book there is a new visit, for us readers. Each time we learn a little more about the place and its rich history. This outing introduces Beau Nash to those of us, who know little, not only of Bath but the characters which helped shape the city.
As with all good books it is difficult to put down, resolution waits until the end of the story and is satisfying. I will be ordering Killing with Confetti, the latest Peter Diamond book, shortly. Ready to be placed on the TBR pile.
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