![]() ![]() Her disciplined conventions, her observation of social and class niceties, renew the traditional Franco-British drama of domestic crime. James's many fans will relishThe Lighthouse, for all its poise and narrative familiarity." The Globe and Mail "James's gifts animate and transform the armature into something exceptional. A beautifully written page-turner from the queen of the genre." Toronto Sun "An elegant and perceptive writer rich drifts of prose pile up on the page, descriptive passages are Dickensian in length, ornament and power. ![]() Like Dalgleish and Miskin, you will wish you could return." The Baltimore Sun "With her trademark blend of subtle characterization, vivid sense of place and deceptively simple plot, James pulls off another triumph. The solution to the crime is satisfyingly elegant."The Boston Herald "James is at the height of her writing powers in describing this craggy bit of rock off England's coast so thoroughly that you can feel the wind against your face and the scrubland brush against your boots. secretly thrills to the discovery of each new corpse."The New York Times "Thrilling. Something to gladden heartsat least among aficionados of the formally perfect murder scheme. A magisterial and subtle exploration of all-too-human emotions."The Seattle Times "Appealing. "One of the most compelling books of her remarkable career. ![]()
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