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Complex, with lots of sinister implications! moves the traditional crime novel on to some deeper level of exploration' Jane Jakeman, Independent It is 1970. David Byfield, a widowed parish priest with a dark past and a darker future, brings home a new wife to Roth. Throughout the summer, the consequences of the marriage reverberate through a village now submerged in a sprawling London suburb. Blinded by lust, Byfield is oblivious to the dangers that lie all about him: the menopausal churchwarden with a hopeless passion for her priest; his beautiful, neglected teenage daughter Rosemary; and the sinister presence of Frances Youlgreave -- poet, opium addict and suicide -- whose power stretches beyond the grave. Soon the murders and blasphemies begin. But does the responsibility lie in the present or the past And can Byfield, a prisoner of his own passion, break through to the truth before the final tragedy destroys what he most cherishes
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Andrew Taylor is the author of many crime and suspense novels. The recipient of the Crime Writers' Association 2009 Cartier Diamond Dagger for sustained excellence in crime writing, Taylor has also won the CWA's John Creasey Award, an Edgar Scroll from the Mystery Writers of America, an Audie, and two CWA's Ellis Peters Historical Daggers (a unique achievement), as well as a shortlisting for the CWA's Gold Dagger. His website is www.andrew-taylor.co.uk.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HYPERION - ACQUIRED ASSETS; Reprint edition (February 3, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 383 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 140132262X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1401322625
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 18 years and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1 x 8 inches
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Andrew Taylor is a bestselling British crime and historical novelist, winner of the CWA Cartier Diamond Dagger (for lifelong excellence in the genre), the HWA Gold Crown for best historical novel of the year, and the triple winner of the CWA Historical Dagger. He has published over 45 books.

They include the international bestseller, The American Boy (a Richard and Judy selection); the Roth Trilogy (filmed for TV as Fallen Angel); the Lydmouth detective series set in the 1950s; and The Anatomy of Ghosts, shortlisted for the Theakston's Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year.

His most recent books are the Marwood and Lovett Restoration series. The Ashes of London was a Times/Waterstones number one bestseller. The sequels have both all been bestsellers too. The fifth in the series, The Royal Secret, is scheduled for UK publication in April 2021.

For more information: web www.andrew-taylor.co.uk; twitter @andrewjrtaylor

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Alice K. Allen
5.0 out of 5 stars simply riveting
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2010
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This 2nd book in the trilogy was just as riveting as the other 3. I liked the fact that the books went backwards in time. The 1st took place when David Byfield's daughter Rosie was an adult. The other 2 took place when she was a teenager then a child. She was completely evil. All 3 books kept me on the edge of my seat.
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Donald T. McDougall
4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good overall. Second in a trilogy.
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
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Part of a trilogy by an English mystery writer. Pretty good overall.
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Nana
3.0 out of 5 stars Too slow.
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2020
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It took forever to get any where. Suggestions were made. Things were supposed to happen but the worst didn’t happen until the last 10% of the book. The suspense, although I could see the effort, was lacking
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cheryl A Vanderspurt
5.0 out of 5 stars It's an excellent
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this is one of three in a series. It's an excellent read
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Neal J. Pollock
4.0 out of 5 stars Where's Miss Marple when you need her?
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2007
This is a relatively slow-moving "mystery" in which the puzzling murder of a cat comprises the "mystery" for the vast bulk of the book. However, the end of the book is full of mayhem, murder, & mystery--a great surprise to me. Though referred to by the author as the 2nd book in the Roth trilogy, a prequel to the 1st book, it doesn't explain very much IMHO. While there are numerous characters who also appear in the 1st book (e.g. Michael Appleyard), they could have been anyone--there's very little continuity. The main character in book 2, David Byfield, is a minor player in book 1, though some of the events of book 2 no doubt contributed to his personality (or lack thereof) in book 1. However, there ARE some striking similarities between the two books such as the author's treatment of Anglican clerics (not very gently & not very kindly); there is a dearth of spirituality in both books. I suspect that the greater value of these works may lie in the trilogy as a whole vs. the individual books--literary synergy. Still, this one is an easy read (though perhaps a bit depressing) & certainly has a shocking ending. The author also provides some interesting insights into human nature: p. 126: "It is chillingly easy to repeat our mistakes.

p. 285: There comes a point when punishing yourself becomes a purely self-indulgent exercise.

p. 286: Very good people can be as ruthless as very bad people" & provides references & a parallel with Agatha Christie & her Miss Marple.
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Renee Van Nurden
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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the book was great
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2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Roth Trilogy is a must-read
Reviewed in Canada on February 21, 2017
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A fascinating book by one of my favourite authors. This is one of a trilogy - read them all, and then re-read them in order to enjoy the unfolding of the dark and complex plot. Immensely satisfying in terms of character development, atmosphere and fine writing.
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Sisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2014
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I have very much enjoyed this trilogy, it's something very different to what I'd normally choose but all the more interesting for it. I'd recommend it. Not easy to read but well write so actually draws you in quite easily
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5.0 out of 5 stars Siehe Buch 1 und 3
Reviewed in Germany on July 19, 2013
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Siehe Buch 1 und drei x xx x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Trilogy
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Great author. Great story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars キリスト教的な香りのするサイコスリラー
Reviewed in Japan on August 5, 2016
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この作品は海外では”ロス・トリロジー”と呼ばれている３部作の中の、第１作目「天使の遊戯」に続く第２作目です。ロスというのはここに登場する町の名前です。３部作全体の感想は最終作を読んでみないとわからないのですが、これはこれで十分におもしろかったです。こちらも前作に続いて、中心となる人物たちは教会の聖職者とその家族や関係者たちです。

　　第１作は1990年代の設定で、妻サリーは女性聖職者、夫のマイケルは警部、その２人の１人娘が誘拐された事件を追う話でしたが、この作品では過去にさかのぼって時は1960年代。マイケルはまだ子供で、１作目にも少し登場する彼の名付け親デヴィット牧師が主人公になっています。1作目に登場した頭のおかしい老女オードリーはこの頃はまだ元気で、彼女は教会の近くで茶房を経営していた人間だったということがわかります。当時から被害妄想が強くやっかいな人だったようです。このように１作目でぼんやりしていたことが「そうだったのか」とだんだんと判明していきます。

　　妻と死に別れたデヴィッド牧師は娘のローズマリーと二人暮らし。そんな時、あるパーティでヴァネッサと出会ってひと目でひかれ、彼らは数ヶ月後に結婚します。が、牧師の妻としての役割よりも、自分が経営する出版社の仕事を優先するヴァネッサにコミュニティの年長者の目は冷たく、そしてセックスの不一致で彼らはだんだんとうまくいかなくなります。このあたり、デヴィッド牧師も生身の男性で、聖職者という立場と欲望の間で苦悩する姿が率直に描かれています。

悪性腫瘍で死にかけている旧家の年老いた未亡人、その一族の先祖には謎の悪徳詩人がいて、その詩人にひかれたヴァネッサは彼のことを本に書きたいと熱望します。また、空家だった豪邸に引っ越してきた若い美貌の兄妹など、登場人物がみんな謎めいていて怪しいです。そのうちに未亡人が不審な死に方をして・・・クライマックスのチャリティ・バザーでは、ヴァネッサが殺されてしまいます。犯人はなんと・・・・。ここで読者は、第１作目のことを思い出して、あれはそういうことだったのかと思い当たる仕掛けになっています。

３つの作品はそれなりに独立しているので、ばらばらに読んでも大丈夫ですが、やはり１作目から読み始めるのがいいかと思います。キリスト教世界独特の悪と善の観念が感じられる犯罪小説で大変面白いと思います。最終作の第三作目を読むのが楽しみです。
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