His works have been adapted for television, and have garnered other honors for Goddard, including an Edgar Award. Goddard's first book, Past Caring, was published in 1986, and he has since published 27 additional titles. It is a genuine pleasure to celebrate his illustrious career with the award of the Diamond Dagger.” 'His books are notable for their breathtaking plot twists, sharp characterisation, and insights into history. “Robert Goddard has been entertaining crime fiction fans across the world for over thirty years,' said Crime Writers' Association chair Martin Edwards. The association's highest honor, however, is the Diamond Dagger, which is given to a writer 'whose crime writing careers have been marked by sustained excellence, and who have made a significant contribution to the genre.' This year's winner is Robert Goddard!

I've since read two other Robert Goddard mysteries and have enjoyed both.The Dagger Awards, presented by the UK's Crime Writers' Association, recognize excellence in crime and mystery writing in a wide range of cateogories, from first novels to translations. (SK loves to recommend books, doesn't he?) Anyway, on this choice, King got it right. In pale battalions Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item.

I discovered this novel while perusing a recommended book list from Stephen King. Robert Goddard In Pale Battalions: In Pale Battalions Mass Market Paperback Decemby Robert Goddard (Author) 666 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 11.99 Read with Our Free App Hardcover 5.74 35 Used from 2.94 1 New from 25.73 11 Collectible from 9. Robert Goddard has a mesmerizing style that lets the reader know they're in good hands. The author juggles a variety of characters and the juggling is seamless. From the Publisher: Six months after her husbands sudden death, Leonora Galloway sets off for a holiday in. This is a clever and heavily constructed puzzle with dashes of romance and plenty of deception to go around. Robert Goddard: In Pale Battalions (USA 2007). This family saga murder mystery takes place mostly in England while the tribs of WWI is raging on. Her father was killed before her birth in World War I and her mother died shortly after her birth.

In this mystery, a young woman discovers long-kept secrets surrounding her birth and now has new secrets of her own to carry. Detailed Review Summary of In Pale Battalions by Robert Goddard Detailed plot synopsis reviews of In Pale Battalions Orphan Leonara Halloway was raised by her cold, vindictive step-grandmother and her distant, elderly grandfather. Fortunately, Robert Goddard is a strong hoss. I tend to be a little harsher with my 'hit or miss' proclamations. I've never been a huge fan of British mysteries.

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