Search - The Man with a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, Bk 1)

The Man with a Load of Mischief  (Richard Jury, Bk 1)
The Man with a Load of Mischief - Richard Jury, Bk 1
Author: Martha Grimes
Long Piddleton had always been wary of newcomers, but the quiet town was stunned when the first stranger was found dead, upended in a butt of ale in the cellar of The Man With A Load Of Mischief. Then the second body appeared, swinging in place of the mechanical man above the door of the Jack and Hammer, — Suddenly Long Piddleton had good reason ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780440153276
ISBN-10: 0440153271
Publication Date: 1985
Pages: 317
Rating:
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 46

3.7 stars, based on 46 ratings
Publisher: Dell
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Reviews: Member | Amazon | Write a Review
Similar books to this author and title:
Members who requested this book also requested:

Top Member Book Reviews

  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed The Man with a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, Bk 1) on + 188 more book reviews
4 member(s) found this review helpful.
Yet another of her thoroughly delightful "pub" British mysteries.
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
reviewed The Man with a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, Bk 1) on + 657 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
Book Description
Two pubs in Long Piddleton are the sights of two murders. Scotland Yard's Richard Jury gets some help from Long Piddleton's own Melrose Plant to root out evil in the heart of the village. First in the series.
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
reviewed The Man with a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, Bk 1) on + 87 more book reviews
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This seems to be the first of her Richard Jury mysteries. It is full of English wit. A truly enjoyable read.

Book Wiki


Genres: