Except the Dying

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By Maureen Jennings

By Maureen Jennings

By Maureen Jennings

Part of Murdoch Mysteries

Part of Murdoch Mysteries

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Except the Dying by Maureen Jennings
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    About Except the Dying

    In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.

    About Except the Dying

    In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.

    About Except the Dying

    In the cold Toronto winter of 1895, the unclad body of a servant girl is found frozen in a deserted laneway. Detective William Murdoch quickly finds out that more than one person connected with the girl’s simple life has something to hide.

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    Praise

    “A chiller . . . impressive. An engaging historical mystery.”
    – Houston Chronicle

    “Remarkable.”
    – Philadelphia Inquirer

    “A first novel enriched by the vividness of its period settings and animated by the lifelike characters caught up in its broad social sweep.”
    – New York Times

    “Jennings creates more than a period mystery. She brings alive 1895 Toronto.”
    – Publishers Weekly

    “Terrific . . . the best historical mystery of the year. . . . Murdoch is a fine creation. . . . We can’t wait to meet him again.”
    – Mystery Collector’s BookLine

    About Maureen Jennings

    Born in England, MAUREEN JENNINGS emigrated to Canada as a teenager. The first Detective Murdoch mystery was published in 1997. Six more followed, all to enthusiastic reviews. In 2003, Shaftesbury Films adapted three of the novels into movies of the… More about Maureen Jennings

    About Maureen Jennings

    Born in England, MAUREEN JENNINGS emigrated to Canada as a teenager. The first Detective Murdoch mystery was published in 1997. Six more followed, all to enthusiastic reviews. In 2003, Shaftesbury Films adapted three of the novels into movies of the… More about Maureen Jennings

    About Maureen Jennings

    Born in England, MAUREEN JENNINGS emigrated to Canada as a teenager. The first Detective Murdoch mystery was published in 1997. Six more followed, all to enthusiastic reviews. In 2003, Shaftesbury Films adapted three of the novels into movies of the… More about Maureen Jennings

    Product Details

    Paperback
    Published by McClelland & Stewart
    Jan 18, 2022 | 376 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780771000508

    Paperback
    Published by McClelland & Stewart
    May 04, 2010 | 360 Pages | 5-3/16 x 8 | ISBN 9780771043314

    Ebook
    Published by McClelland & Stewart
    May 04, 2010 | 256 Pages | ISBN 9780771043208

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