Death at the Sign of the Rook
Hardback Published on: 22/08/2024
£22.00
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A Classic with all the Trappings of the Golden Age of Crime!
Jackson Brodie is back and Kate Atkinson returns with a shopping list of classic crime moments and blends them together to make a truly mind blowing myster... READ MORE
Humorous twist on cosy crime . Atkinson is at the top of her game- even if Brodie isn't...
Hooray for Jackson Brodie ! Who can't help but fall in love with the hapless, but well meaning private. detective?
Atkinson uses the cosy crime set up i... READ MORE
Brilliant, as always!
Another cleverly plotted novel from Kate Atkinson, this time involving fine art theft, a crumbling stately home and a murder mystery party. There are a lo... READ MORE
Witty, sharp and hugely enjoyable
Great to be back in the company of Jackson Brodie.
An interesting cast of characters with some very funny one liners.
A clever and twisty take on the... READ MORE
The ongoing adventures of Jackson Brodie, PI
It’s so nice to meet an old friend again, and Jackson Brodie really does feel like an old friend. I’ve followed his career with great enjoyment since ‘Case... READ MORE
a sharp, witty mystery masterpiece
Death at the Sign of the Rook is shamefully my first Atkinson, but after this will certainly not be my last! I cannot express the fun I had perusing the pa... READ MORE
As brilliant as ever
Thank you very much to Penguin for an advanced copy of this book for review.
A new Jackson Brodie novel is always a treat and his new case is as enterta... READ MORE
A complete joy!
Kate Atkinson deftly riffs off cosy crime conventions to give us the most enjoyable, smart and funniest Jackson Brodie novel yet. Highly recommended.
A jawdropper of a mystery!
A jawdropper of a mystery! Atkinson utilises the core of classic crime yet fills it with the thrills of a sharp contemporary crime! A brilliant cast acompa... READ MORE
Funny, insightful, clever... not your average country house murder mystery!
This is not your average country house murder mystery! I'm a huge admirer of Kate Atkinson, and I particularly love Jackson Brodie. So I'm happy to see he'... READ MORE
It's great to have Jackson back.
This book is the perfect example of a master of a genre having fun with it. Whilst this sometimes worked and sometimes didn't, it was fun to join Kate Atki... READ MORE
Synopsis
The stage is set. Marooned overnight by a snowstorm in a grand country house are a cast of characters and a setting that even Agatha Christie might recognize – a vicar, an Army major, a Dowager, a sleuth and his sidekick - except that the sleuth is Jackson Brodie, and the ‘sidekick’ is DC Reggie Chase.
The crumbling house - Burton Makepeace and its chatelaine the Dowager Lady Milton - suffered the loss of their last remaining painting of any value, a Turner, some years ago. The housekeeper, Sophie, who disappeared the same night, is suspected of stealing it.
Jackson, a reluctant hostage to the snowstorm, has been investigating the theft of another painting: The Woman with a Weasel, a portrait, taken from the house of an elderly widow, on the morning she died. The suspect this time is the widow’s carer, Melanie. Is this a coincidence or is there a connection? And what secrets does the Woman with a Weasel hold? The puzzle is Jackson’s to solve. And let’s not forget that a convicted murderer is on the run on the moors around Burton Makepeace.
All the while, in a bid to make money, Burton Makepeace is determined to keep hosting a shambolic Murder Mystery that acts as a backdrop while the real drama is being played out in the house.
A brilliantly plotted, supremely entertaining, and utterly compulsive tour de force from a great writer at the height of her powers.
- Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd
- ISBN: 9780857526571
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 546g
- Dimensions: 241 x 162 x 30 mm
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Death at the Sign of the Rook is an entertaining fast paced read that brings Jackson Brodie back
Jackson is definitely his own person: he is cynical, hi... READ MORE
Brodie is back
This is the 6th Jackson Brodie novel but it can be read as a standalone book. Although a 'crime novel', it is not a thriller but rather a 'tongue-in-chee... READ MORE
Expertly written murder mystery
*I received a free preview copy of this book from NetGalley*
This is the fifth Jackson Brodie novel from Kate Atkinson but it works equally well as a st... READ MORE
Art theft in Yorkshire
I hadn't visited a Jackson Brodie novel in some time so it was a delight to delve into this. I loved the premise and I'm always a sucker for some sort of c... READ MORE
Great storytelling
I’ve enjoyed the previous Jackson Brodie books but found this a little hard to get into at first. Well written with some very witty dialogue though. Glad I... READ MORE
Genre-bending fabulous detective story featuring Jackson Brodie once more
I would have sworn blind I'd read all of the Jackson Brodie books but Goodreads tells me different. Anyway, when I saw this ARC on Goodreads I jumped at th... READ MORE
A humorous Jackson Brodie story
I don't remember the other Jackson Brodie books by Kate Atkinson being that funny. "Death at the Sign of the Rook" is humorous, at times farcical and woul... READ MORE
Superb
I loved Shrines of Gaiety and jumped at the opportunity to take an early look at another Jackson Brodie story. It’s like stepping into a real life game of... READ MORE
Laugh your sox off!
situational-humor, verbal-humor, witty, snow-season, England, not-TTS-enabled, inheritance, art-theft, ex-cop, law-enforcement, mysteries, crime-fiction, a... READ MORE
The new Jackson Brodie
Kate Atkinson is such a wonderful author that she could write anything and make it great, but I'm so glad that she goes back to Jackson Brodie every so oft... READ MORE
Death at the Sign of the Rook
It is such a joy to back in Jackson Brodie’s world, teaming up again with Reggie Chase, and not just in their world of crime-solving but in their heads. T... READ MORE
A superb read
Private Investigator, Jackson Brodie.has headed north to a sleepy part of Yorkshire. He has been called upon to investigate the loss of a painting from t... READ MORE
Highly recommended
A totally enjoyable murder mystery with an excellent, fast-paced plot, and which winds up as a classic “Country House” detective story. The characters are ... READ MORE
A welcome return for Jackson Brodie on top form once again
Always lovely to read a story with Jackson Brodie and he is back on top form in this latest outing, all swallowed regrets and working on with nothing to pr... READ MORE
Absolute perfection
Oh how I’ve missed Jackson Brodie (and Reggie!) but this was worth the wait. Classic Kate Atkinson writing - dry, warm and witty and full of the most well-... READ MORE
Another Classic! Superbly contrived and very funny!
If you like following the exploits of Jackson Brodie, Reggie Chase and Louise Monroe then you’re going to love this new book from Kate Atkinson. If you lik... READ MORE
A real treat
A country house, a snowstorm, and a cast of characters including a vicar, an Army major, a Dowager, a detective, and his sidekick. It sounds like a rather ... READ MORE
Hurrah! Jackson Brodie is back – always a cause for celebration.
urrah! Jackson Brodie is back – always a cause for celebration. ‘Death at the Sign of the Rook’ is the sixth in this series and Kate Atkinson gives us an... READ MORE
Jackson Brodie is back!
Jackson Brodie returns! To lovers of crime novels that are beautifully written, full of tangents, interesting and quirky characters with shades of Christi... READ MORE
Return to form for Jackson B!
A really enjoyable caper. The latest Jackson Brodie novel is out and its a definite return to form for Kate Atkinson. Feels like a roller coaster ride wit... READ MORE
A sure fire winner!
Welcome to Rook Hall! Jackson Brodie meets Agatha Christie meets cozy murders....add in comedy dialogue, a fun cast of characters and youv'e got a sure fir... READ MORE
An enjoyable, whimsical novel
Excited for a new Jackson Brodie after all these years, I enjoyed this light read but I felt it was missing the series' normal edge.
As Jackson is now in ... READ MORE
Much laugh out loud humour - three and a half stars
Lovely to revisit Jackson Brody but I did find the story a bit confusing at first. Very many characters and different strands of the story which eventually... READ MORE
An ok read!
I’ve enjoyed the Jackson Brodie novels in the past so was looking forward to reading this new one which has appeared after a long gap.
Jackson is that muc... READ MORE
Yorkshire crime capers
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson
The recent death of an elderly lady, accompanied by the disappearance of her carer and a valuable painting,... READ MORE
It's Kate Atkinson, it's Jackson Brodie....
.....so of course it's good.
But the real questions are: is Louise still married to Patrick, and who is the father of her teenage daughter?
A winner from start to finish - Brodie and Chase are a winning combination
A new Kate Atkinson book is always an event- the last two years we've had the Shrines of Gaiety ( Period 1920s Drama) and Normal Rule Don't Apply ( Short S... READ MORE
Fantastic reading!
Jackson Brodie #6
A coincidence is just an explanation waiting to happen.
You are cordially invited to enjoy a lavish murder mystery weekend at Rook Ha... READ MORE
Quite the romp…
Quite the romp...
With thanks to Penguin Random House via Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of book 6 in the Jackson Brodie series. I... READ MORE
Expressive and Comedic
If you are looking for an almost wayward and unconventional work, then you've come to the right place.
It has been said that this is a homage to Agatha ... READ MORE
clever!
Ive been a fan of Kate Atkinson's writing since "behind the scenes at the museum" and Jackson Brodie has been a particular favourite, so it was great to me... READ MORE
Country Houyse Murder mystery
Another outing for Jackson Brodie, now in a quiet Yorkshire town, finding life a bit slow, and the only case he has is a missing painting. Nearby if a for... READ MORE
Art- theft/Murder-mystery is fair game for Jackson Brodie
Murder-Mystery parties are somewhat of an acquired taste, and are the last place where you would expect to find a real detective. Surprisingly, PI Jackson... READ MORE
Excellent
A typically brilliantly plotted and written Kate Atkinson novel with the added bonus of featuring intrepid investigator Jackson Brodie who returned for a l... READ MORE
A welcome return for Jackson Brodie
For those who’ve yet to read Atkinson’s crime series or watch Jason Isacc’s brilliant portrayal of Jackson Brodie in the BBC’s adaptations, he’s an ex-poli... READ MORE
Loved this
4.5 of 5 stars
My Five Word TL:DR Review: Fantastic Characters meet Murder Mystery
Kate Atkinson is an author that I really like, I haven’t actually re... READ MORE
Such a good read!
Jackson Brodie is back, and once again Detective Constable, Reggie, is drawn into his investigation. This time he is looking into a painting that vanished ... READ MORE
A satisfying read with a nod to golden age mysteries.
Another satisfying read from Kate Atkinson .
Jackson Brodie is asked to look for a missing painting , and missing paintings is a thread throughout the boo... READ MORE
An absolute treat of a book
A masterclass in plotting with a big side-order of humour and deftly drawn characters, this had me constantly laughing out loud. A writer at the height of ... READ MORE
Fun mystery read
Best of ingredients for a mystery novel: country house, cast of colourful characters, slightly grumpy and often eccentric detective, and some clever twists... READ MORE
Death at the Sign of the Rook by Kate Atkinson
Jackson Brodie returns to a quite complicated plot involving a lot of people, including some very funny aristocrats. The story romps along and there are qu... READ MORE
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