Three Cases For Inspector Wexford – Ruth Rendell

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Three Cases for Inspector Wexford by Ruth Rendell is a compelling collection featuring three of the acclaimed detective’s most gripping and socially aware mysteries. This classic crime fiction volume showcases Rendell at her finest, blending psychological depth with sharp social commentary, and reinforcing why Inspector Reg Wexford remains one of British crime fiction’s most enduring characters.

In Kissing the Gunner’s Daughter, Wexford investigates a chilling family massacre, unearthing long-buried secrets in a web of inheritance, betrayal, and forbidden love. Simisola confronts race and class prejudice head-on when the disappearance of a young black woman forces Wexford to question his own assumptions as the case spirals into murder and reveals unsettling truths about his community. Finally, Road Rage presents a tense, personal crisis when Wexford’s wife, Dora, is taken hostage during a protest gone wrong, thrusting the inspector into a high-stakes game of survival as he races to save her while unravelling a sinister conspiracy.

Perfect for fans of classic British crime fiction and intricate, character-driven mysteries, Three Cases for Inspector Wexford is a masterclass in suspense and human insight from one of the genre’s finest authors.