Nice Day for a Funeral

Nice Day for a Funeral

Hartley Howard , Colin Maber (Illustrator)
No ratings yet
1972 · English · Hardcover · 2 editions
Add To Shelf

Rate this book


Export Book Journal

Description

In a small town where secrets linger like shadows, an unexpected funeral serves as the catalyst for buried truths to surface. When the beloved local figure passes unexpectedly, the community gathers, but what begins as a solemn remembrance unfolds into a tangled web of intrigue and hidden agendas. The somber event transforms into an opportunity for revelations, with mourners confronting their pasts and hidden relationships.

As the day progresses, whispers ripple through the crowd, uncovering long-held resentments and alliances. Hartley Howard skillfully weaves a narrative that explores the complexity of human emotions and the fragility of life, all while maintaining a darkly humorous undertone. Characters navigate their grief, bewilderment, and underlying motivations, leading readers on a thought-provoking journey that dares to ask what truly lies beneath the surface of a seemingly quaint town. The blending of pathos and wit creates a compelling story that will linger long after the final page is turned.

Book Details

Format Hardcover
Pages 192 pages
Language English
Published Jan 1, 1972
Publisher The Crime Club
Edition 1st ed
Editions 2 editions
ISBN-10 0002315653
ISBN-13 9780002315654
Add To Shelf

Rate this book


Export Book Journal