"Unusually deft and witty dialogue-. With great aplomb, [Bedford] has brought off an erotic thriller."-The New York Times Book Review
In The Houdini Girl, award-winning mystery writer Martyn Bedford explores the pulsing spiritual chaos that lies at the heart of erotic obsession. Fletcher "Red" Brandon is a master magician who uses his talents to seduce Rosa, a flinty Irish woman. But when Rosa is killed suddenly, Red discovers secrets about the woman with whom he shared one sexy, combative, freewheeling year. Inside Rosa's shoulder bag are a wig and a stranger's passport. And when a routine investigation reveals that Rosa has vanished before-and that her father was a terrorist for the IRA-Peter suspects foul play.
Red finds himself in Amsterdam, a stranger stumbling through his lover's secret history. Following a trail of addiction, prostitution, and murder, Red's search for the truth becomes more and more laden with mystery and forces him to reveal his own unsavory secrets. Masterfully plotted, The Houdini Girl transcends sleight-of-hand trickery for a stunning tale of love, loss, and the lure of illusion.
In The Houdini Girl, award-winning mystery writer Martyn Bedford explores the pulsing spiritual chaos that lies at the heart of erotic obsession. Fletcher "Red" Brandon is a master magician who uses his talents to seduce Rosa, a flinty Irish woman. But when Rosa is killed suddenly, Red discovers secrets about the woman with whom he shared one sexy, combative, freewheeling year. Inside Rosa's shoulder bag are a wig and a stranger's passport. And when a routine investigation reveals that Rosa has vanished before-and that her father was a terrorist for the IRA-Peter suspects foul play.
Red finds himself in Amsterdam, a stranger stumbling through his lover's secret history. Following a trail of addiction, prostitution, and murder, Red's search for the truth becomes more and more laden with mystery and forces him to reveal his own unsavory secrets. Masterfully plotted, The Houdini Girl transcends sleight-of-hand trickery for a stunning tale of love, loss, and the lure of illusion.
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Hardback Editions
April 1999 : Hardback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-670-87964-9 / 978-0-670-87964-9 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Viking Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1999 : Hardback
| Title: The Houdini Girl: A Novel Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-375-40527-5 / 978-0-375-40527-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Pantheon Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
1998 : Hardback
| Title: Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford Publisher: Viking Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
Paperback Editions
June 2000 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl: A Novel Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-375-70476-0 / 978-0-375-70476-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Vintage Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
May 2000 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-14-029210-1 / 978-0-14-029210-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 2000 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-14-028536-9 / 978-0-14-028536-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
February 2000 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-14-027288-7 / 978-0-14-027288-8 (UK edition) Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 1999 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford ISBN: 0-670-88654-8 / 978-0-670-88654-8 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: Viking/Allen Lane Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
1998 : Paperback
| Title: The Houdini Girl Author(s): Martyn Bedford Publisher: Viking Availability: Amazon More details... |
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