"Cleverly has written a cunning variation on the country-house whodunit…Cleverly is a great strategist, and this intricately plotted mystery is one of her best."—New York Times Book Review "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 | "This is the best Sandilands book so far. And if you haven't already discovered the series, it's a perfect spot to begin."—Toronto Globe and Mail "A consummate practitioner of the historical mystery, Cleverly makes "Strange Images of Death" a true whodunit and fills it with rich characterizations -- Joe as likable as always, Dorcas wise beyond her 14 years. Sophisticated and humane, old-fashioned with a contemporary sensibility, this is a treat for connoisseurs of literate entertainment."—Richmond Times Dispatch |
