I Remember You

Harry Devlin #3

by Martin Edwards

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Genres: Mystery, Fiction, Crime, British Literature, Detective

212 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Martin Edwards has been described by Richard Osman as ‘a true master of British crime writing.’ He has published twenty-three novels, which include the eight Lake District Mysteries, one of which was shortlisted for the Theakston’s Prize for best crime novel of the year and four books featuring Rachel Savernake, including the Dagger-nominated Gallows Court and Blackstone Fell, while Gallows Court and Sepulchre Street were shortlisted for the eDunnit award for best crime novel of the year. He is also the author of two multi-award-winning histories of crime fiction, The Life of Crime and The Golden Age of Murder. He has received three Daggers from the Crime Writers’ Association and two Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America and has also been nominated three times for Gold Daggers. In addition to the CWA Diamond Dagger (the highest honour in UK crime writing) he has received four other lifetime achievement awards: for his fiction, short fiction, non-fiction, and scholarship. He is consultant to the British Library’s Crime Classics, a former Chair of the CWA, and since 2015 has been President of the Detection Club.

Reviews

[Avid Series Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Remember You by Martin Edwards is the 3rd book of the Harry Devlin mystery series set in contemporary Liverpool. Harry is a Liverpool native, a solicitor with "dodgy" clients. When client Finbar's home is destroyed by fire, Harry suspects it is no accident. Harry is certain of foul play, specifically revenge, once he learns of Eileen McCray's death. Eileen is just one of many women seduced by Finbar, but her death still disturbs Finbar.

Finbar encourages Harry to be a guest on a radio program where Finbar was recently a guest. At the radio station, Harry meets a host of people with tangled relationships and grievances. When Harry's business partner Jim Crusoe goes into the hospital, Harry's attention focuses on taking over one of Jim's cases. Rosemary's looks remind him of his murdered wife. Rosemary and husband Stuart, partners in Merseyside credit company, want to quickly sell their home and move to Spain. Harry is surprised when Rosemary accepts an offer much lower than market value, but Rosemary insists a quick sale is imperative. Harry is further surprised when he attends a marketing presentation and learns that the staff at Merseyside apparently don't know the owners plan to leave.

Meanwhile Harry goes drinking with Finbar, and lets Finbar stay with him briefly. A bomb convinces Harry that Finbar is a target, and he is pretty sure of the culprit. Subsequent deaths add more layers of complexity to the plot, as well as more suspects. Harry persists in questioning until he unravels all the secrets and grudges from past crimes (which finally reveals the significance of the title).

[John Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read the back of this book, the story sounded interesting but it took a while to get in to the story line, most of story is around one character called Finbar Rogan the Irish born tattooist, to whom Harry Devlin was his client.
The story line is easy to follow with a lot of interwoven people beening named throughout the story,
Myself I loved the slow start to this book and the more you read the better it gets.
The book I read was large but easy to hold and 170 pages long and with 27 chapters meaning the chapters were not that long and you couldn’t get lost of the characters and story throughout the book.
This is the 3rd book in Martin Edwards Harry Devlin series and has people have asked me,do you need to have read the books in order to understand each storyline,the answer is no but for me I do like to read each series in order,as the author gets better with each story line in each book.

[Hilary Mccarthy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although I enjoyed this novel , I thought at times it was a bit rambling .
Twisty and turns it certainly was but didn’t always hold my attention .
Good , involved story line which did keep me guessing .

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very enjoyable! I have not changed my opinion that I enjoy the Lake District series more than the Harry Devlin series. (Both have the same author, Martin Edwards). Still, this book is a winner!

[Amy Rhodes · Rating 4 out of 5]

I told you to expect more reviews...this series is consistent and Harry is good company.

[Gavin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lawyer investigates the goings on surrounding his friend / client in Liverpool. Another recommendation and quite good if the seedier side of Liverpool is your thing. Does it have another side?

[Melinda Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not too bad, short enough to keep the pace going and it was enjoyable enough :)

[Marsha J Hetrick · Rating 1 out of 5]

Contrived story line I didn't bother finishing the book after reading 85%