A beautiful gift edition of a new Kurt Wallander novella, in which the original Scandinavian detective uncovers the skeleton of a woman in a suburban garden

Informationen zum Autor Henning Mankell has become a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing! gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries are currently dominating bestseller lists all over the globe. His books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander! starring Kenneth Branagh. Mankell devotes much of his free time to working with Aids charities in Africa! where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008! the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. http://www.henningmankell.co.uk Klappentext An attractive gift edition of a new Kurt Wallander novella in which the original Scandinavian detective uncovers the skeleton of a woman in a suburban garden. Never before published. Mankell's books have sold over 40 million copies worldwide! and the Kurt Wallander books have been adapted into a popular and BAFTA-winning BBC TV series.

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Henning Mankell has become a worldwide phenomenon with his crime writing, gripping thrillers and atmospheric novels set in Africa. His prizewinning and critically acclaimed Inspector Wallander Mysteries are currently dominating bestseller lists all over the globe. His books have been translated into forty-five languages and made into numerous international film and television adaptations: most recently the BAFTA-award-winning BBC television series Wallander, starring Kenneth Branagh. Mankell devotes much of his free time to working with Aids charities in Africa, where he is also director of the Teatro Avenida in Maputo. In 2008, the University of St Andrews conferred Henning Mankell with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to literature and to the practical exercise of conscience. http://www.henningmankell.co.uk

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Some cases aren't as cold as you'd think Kurt Wallander's life looks like it has taken a turn for the better when his offer on a new house is accepted, only for him to uncover something unexpected in the garden - the skeleton of a middle-aged woman.

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