The Man With a Load of Mischief (Richard Jury, #1)
by Martha Grimes
The Man With a Load of Mischief by Martha Grimes holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 11.9K reader ratings. First published in 1981. The book spans 272 pages.
About The Man With a Load of Mischief
At the Man with a Load of Mischief, they found the dead body stuck in a keg of beer. At the Jack and Hammer, another body was stuck out on the beam of the pub’s sign, replacing the mechanical man who kept the time. Two pubs. Two murders. One Scotland Yard inspector called in to help. Detective Chief Inspector Richard Jury arrives in Long Piddleton and finds everyone in the postcard village looking outside of town for the killer. Except for one Melrose Plant. A keen observer of human nature, he points Jury in the right direction: into the darkest parts of his neighbors’ hearts…
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Martha Grimes |
| Published | 1981 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,947 |
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What genre is The Man With a Load of Mischief?
The Man With a Load of Mischief is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Man With a Load of Mischief worth reading?
Based on 11.9K reader ratings, The Man With a Load of Mischief has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Man With a Load of Mischief?
The Man With a Load of Mischief has 272 pages.
Who wrote The Man With a Load of Mischief?
The Man With a Load of Mischief was written by Martha Grimes. It was first published in 1981.
What is the ISBN for The Man With a Load of Mischief?
The ISBN-13 for The Man With a Load of Mischief is 9780451410820.0.
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