Ginger and the Kingsmarkham

by Ruth Rendell, George Philip Baker (Read by)

Babysnatching is one thing, but babyswapping? Inspector Wexford had not previously encountered the phenomenon of one ginger-haired child being swapped for another of the opposite sex, but the novelty soon wore off to reveal the crime's far more sinister characteristics.

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First published January 1, 1992

About the author

A.K.A. Barbara Vine

Ruth Barbara Rendell, Baroness Rendell of Babergh, CBE, who also wrote under the pseudonym Barbara Vine, was an acclaimed English crime writer, known for her many psychological thrillers and murder mysteries and above all for Inspector Wexford.

Reviews

[R.L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I got this remarkable little gem from England. When I say little I mean, this book could fit in my pocket.

But enough about me. This is a Ruth Rendell gem. Not sure if it qualifies as a novella or a short story, doesn't matter. It's good. The reason for the babies being swapped was genius on the part of the author.

Recommended.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good short story. You'll never guess the ending......

Babysnatching is one thing, but babyswapping? Inspector Wexford had not previously encountered the phenomenon of one ginger-haired child being swapped for another of the opposite sex, but the novelty soon wore off to reveal the crime's far more sinister characteristics.

[Rosemary · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'd read the main story before in one of Ruth Rendell's short story collections, but I never have a problem reading a good detective story again. Coincidence plays too much of a part to make it perfect, but the motivations behind the bizarre situation in this story are so well brought out.

[Erica Smythe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick easy read of two short stories. Well written.