Recommended Author Ruth Rendell (and Barbara Vine)

Ruth Rendell has been writing for many years, consequently there is plenty of choice! Her stand alone novels are generally good to read. However, it is the Inspector Reg Wexford novels that are the best for me. I have read all of these and cannot wait for the next one.

The Wexford novels are great, the character builds through the many books. You like to inhabit Reg's world and the snippets of life at the time of the novel. You are interested in his family and his environment. The books are also cozy little mysteries and are very well written.

In addition, Ruth Rendell also writes under the name of Barbara Vine, these novels tend to be a little deeper in subject matter. This darker side is also compelling reading, and I would suggest that you also read some of the Barbara Vine novels as well to see if you like them? I am sure that you will.

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