REVIEWS+

The Vault

An Inspector Wexford Novel
by Ruth Rendell
The Vault: An Inspector Wexford Novel. Scribner. Sept. 2011. c.288p. ISBN 9781451624083. $26. M
COPY ISBN
This sequel to Rendell's 1999 A Sight for Sore Eyes—and the 23rd installment of her Inspector Wexford series—begins with the discovery of four bodies under the patio of a lovely cottage in the exclusive London suburb of St. John's Wood. Three of the victims died 12 years ago, but the fourth body, that of a provocatively dressed young woman, has been in the vault for only two years. Stymied in their attempts to identify the victims and discover how they came to their violent ends, the London police call in the retired but restless Wexford to serve as a consultant.
VERDICT Rendell crams so many characters and plotlines into her story that some readers may have difficulty keeping it all straight and remaining engaged. This experienced author, however, does an admirable job of tying everything together in the end. Recommended for procedural fans and for Rendell's many faithful readers.
Reviewed by Jane la Plante, Minot State Univ. Lib., ND , Sep 15, 2011
Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?