Barbara Cleverly was born in the north of England and is a graduate of Durham University. A former teacher, she has spent her working life in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk; she now lives in Cambridge. She is the author of thirteen books in the Joe Sandilands series, including The Last Kashmiri Rose, The Blood Royal, Not My Blood, A Spider in the Cup, and Enter Pale Death.
Praise for Diana's Altar "There are so many aspects of Diana's
Altar to celebrate, chief among them Cleverly's intelligent
characters and an agreeably labyrinthine master narrative. Adding
to the fun is Cleverly's gift for generating spirited dialogue,
peppered with period slang."
--The Washington Post "The quiet English college town of Cambridge
in the late fall of the Depression year of 1933 seems to be a
curious setting for a tale of murder and espionage. But somehow,
British novelist Barbara Cleverly makes it work in Diana's Altar .
. . Sandilands suspects murder--and goes on to prove it, tracking
down the surprising killer . . . well-done."
--St. Louis Post-Dispatch "Sandilands [is] among the most dashing
cops of British crime fiction . . . A happy blend of traditional
whodunit and espionage thriller, Diana's Altar--the phrase comes
from Shakespeare--proceeds with perfect pacing to a frightening
climax and a full measure of justice."
--Richmond Times-Dispatch "The fast-paced plot has a compelling
rhythm. Like all of Cleverly's novels--she also writes the Laetitia
Talbot Mysteries--there are well-developed characters, an authentic
setting, and a few classical allusions; but it is Joe Sandilands'
likeability that brings readers back. Recommended for anyone who
loves historical mysteries."
--The Historical Novel Society "One of Barbara Cleverly's more
complex plots, Diana's Altar is a legitimate page turner and a
novel that will delight all the author's ardent fans and create new
readers as well."
--BookLoons Praise for Barbara Cleverly "Despite her mastery at
vivid scene-setting, Cleverly never loses sight of the historical
puzzle that is central to her story. Simply put, it's a
stunner."
--The New York Times Book Review "Fans of P.D. James, take note:
Here's a worthy colleague."
--The Seattle Times "Stylish and intricate . . . Cleverly has
perfect pitch for period and place, whether her hero is unearthing
evil in India, England or France."
--Richmond Times-Dispatch
"Cleverly is a terrific writer . . . Fans know that she supplies
the glamour as well as the grime, and she's one of the most adept
puzzle-plot-makers now working. The clues are all there. But you
won't guess who it is until she gives you the final word."
--The Globe and Mail
"The appearance of a Joe Sandilands book is always welcomed by fans
of this intelligent and gripping series."
--San Jose Mercury "Excellent . . . Golden age fans who appreciate
deceptive storytelling enhanced by the kind of in-depth
characterization lacking in Agatha Christie will be more than
satisfied."
--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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