Grim Pickings
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear.
A classic Australian cozy mystery, Grim Pickings introduces amateur sleuth Verity Birdie Birdwood and her friend Kate Delaney, who find themselves entangled in murder during what should have been a peaceful family apple-picking weekend in the countryside. When a death disrupts the gathering, Jennifer Rowe masterfully uncovers the dark secrets and long-simmering tensions lurking beneath the surface of an ordinary extended family. The novel presents a sharp, witty, and observant tone, balancing dry humor with genuine suspense as the investigation unfolds among a cast of richly drawn, eccentric characters. Rowe illustrates the way family dynamics can conceal jealousy, resentment, and motive, making every relative a potential suspect. First published in 1987, this beloved debut launched one of Australia's most celebrated mystery series and remains a standout of the genre.
Author: Jennifer Rowe
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, Allen & Unwin
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Usual aging. Shelf wear.
A classic Australian cozy mystery, Grim Pickings introduces amateur sleuth Verity Birdie Birdwood and her friend Kate Delaney, who find themselves entangled in murder during what should have been a peaceful family apple-picking weekend in the countryside. When a death disrupts the gathering, Jennifer Rowe masterfully uncovers the dark secrets and long-simmering tensions lurking beneath the surface of an ordinary extended family. The novel presents a sharp, witty, and observant tone, balancing dry humor with genuine suspense as the investigation unfolds among a cast of richly drawn, eccentric characters. Rowe illustrates the way family dynamics can conceal jealousy, resentment, and motive, making every relative a potential suspect. First published in 1987, this beloved debut launched one of Australia's most celebrated mystery series and remains a standout of the genre.