Inspector Wexford book 11 · 1981
Put On by Cunning
A famous elderly flautist is found drowned in a frozen lake, shortly after his long-lost daughter returns.
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Book facts
- Author
- Ruth Rendell
- Series
- Inspector Wexford, book 11 of 24
- Published
- 1981
- Setting
- Set in the fictional Kingsmarkham, Sussex
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Put On by Cunning
3 recurring or key characters from Ruth Rendell’s chart.
Lead 1
- Reg WexfordChief Inspector in Kingsmarkham, later retired
Major 1
- Mike BurdenWexford’s deputy
Minor and cameo 1
- Dora WexfordWexford’s wife
Also featuring these characters
Other Ruth Rendell books that share the most characters with Put On by Cunning.
- Shake Hands For Ever1975 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- An Unkindness of Ravens1985 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Some Lie and Some Die1973 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Veiled One1988 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon