Inspector Wexford book 9 · 1975
Shake Hands For Ever
A woman is found strangled, and Wexford is convinced her husband is guilty, though he seems to have a perfect alibi.
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Book facts
- Author
- Ruth Rendell
- Series
- Inspector Wexford, book 9 of 24
- Published
- 1975
- Setting
- Set in the fictional Kingsmarkham, Sussex
- Characters charted
- 3
- Chart confidence
- High
Who is in Shake Hands For Ever
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 Shake Hands For Ever.
- Murder Being Once Done1972 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- Put On by Cunning1981 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- No More Dying Then1971 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon
- The Speaker of Mandarin1983 · Inspector Wexford · 3 shared charactersBuy on Amazon