A Matter of Justice

Name: A Matter of Justice
Brand: Blackstone Audiobooks
Availability: InStock
Author: Charles Todd
ISBN: 9781602835993

Author: Charles Todd

Series: Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries #11

Narrator: Simon Prebble

Unabridged: 10 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Blackstone Publishing

Published: 01/01/2009

Categories: Fiction, Mystery & Detective, Historical Fiction, Police Procedural, Military Fiction

Synopsis

After two London men end their business partnership, one of them is savagely murdered in a medieval tithe barn on his estate in Somerset. Investigating the killing, Scotland Yard Inspector Ian Rutledge discovers that the victim was universally despised in Cambury—even the victim's wife and the town's police inspector are suspect. And yet in London circles, the man was highly regarded. What triggered his death? Rutledge doggedly follows a well-concealed trail that finally leads him to the one person who knows the whole truth. But it's too late to stop a spreading evil and a vicious settling of scores. As the seasoned inspector comes to understand the larger picture, he realizes he may not be able to prove what he suspects. In spite of his skill, this may be the only case in which Rutledge fails to get his man.

About Charles Todd

Charles Todd is a pen name used by the American authors Caroline (1934-2021) and Charles Todd, a mother-and-son writing team who write the Inspector Ian Rutledge mysteries and the Bess Crawford mysteries, as well as stand-alone novels. Their novel Proof of Guilt was a New York Times bestseller, and A Test of Wills was named one of the Independent Mystery Booksellers Association’s 100 favorite mysteries of the 20th Century and was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year selection. Their novels have won the Agatha Award, the Barry Award, and the Anthony Award, as well as being finalists for several other awards. Charles is continuing the series.

About Simon Prebble

Simon Prebble, a British-born performer, is a stage and television actor and veteran narrator of some three hundred audiobooks. As one of AudioFile’s Golden Voices, he has received thirty-seven Earphones Awards and won the prestigious Audie in 2010. He lives in New York.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lewis

The plot line has its fascinations and complexity. I felt Inspector Rutledge's frustrations as he pursued one dead end after another. However, the tension was seriously diminished by the disclosures in the beginning of the book. The reader always knows more than the detective, which eliminates the op......more

Goodreads review by Gretchen

Ordinarly I love this series, but this one was disappointing. The writers (mother and son) seemed to be hard pressed to fit Hamish in, and Rutlege moved for place to place to place looking for evidence. The other characters felt squeezed in. Plot: An unloved son seeks revenge for the death of his ol......more

Goodreads review by Tom

3.25⭐......more

Quotes

“Here the mother and son who write under the name Charles Todd get it all right: a shocking crime in a bucolic setting; secretive characters who act from complex motives; a confounding puzzle elegantly presented and put before a detective with an intuitive understanding of the dark side of human nature.” New York Times

“A sharp look at a country recovering from the devastation of war. Although it is set in the early 20th century, Todd’s novels are timeless.” South Florida Sun Sentinal

“The plot is as complicated as any that Agatha Christie contrived, with characters as dark and complex as any of P. D. James’…Just the ticket.” Wilmington Star News

“Todd writes with atmospheric charm and a dark psychological edge that makes Rutledge one of crime writing’s most compelling recurring characters…The success of the series hinges on both clever plotting and the nuance with which the authors continue to develop their character.” Bookmarks Magazine

“Seamlessly combines a fair-play whodunit with a nuanced look into the heart of darkness in the human soul.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Character-driven novel…another smoothly constructed, literary endeavor.” Booklist

“Intricate plotting, detailed characterizations, and red herrings, this is a compelling addition to the popular Ian Rutledge series.” Library Journal

“A wonderfully plotted mystery will keep you engrossed and guessing right up to the end…This terrific read will please longtime fans and those new to the series.” RT Book Reviews (4½ stars)