An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed
(Sprache: Englisch)
Don t let her age fool you. Maud may be nearly ninety, but if you cross her, this elderly lady is more sinister than sweet.
Just when things have finally cooled down for 88-year-old Maud after the disturbing discovery of a dead body in her...
Just when things have finally cooled down for 88-year-old Maud after the disturbing discovery of a dead body in her...
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Don t let her age fool you. Maud may be nearly ninety, but if you cross her, this elderly lady is more sinister than sweet. Just when things have finally cooled down for 88-year-old Maud after the disturbing discovery of a dead body in her apartment in Gothenburg, a couple of detectives return to her doorstep. Though Maud dodges their questions with the skill of an Olympic gymnast a fifth of her age, she wonders if suspicion has fallen on her, little old lady that she is. The truth is, ever since Maud was a girl, death has seemed to follow her.
In these six interlocking stories, memories of unfortunate incidents from Maud s past keep bubbling to the surface. Meanwhile, certain Problems in the present require immediate attention. Luckily, Maud is no stranger to taking matters into her own hands . . . even if it means she has to get a little blood on them in the process.
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Maud let out a loud sigh of relief as she sank into her comfortable seat on the plane. She surprised herself, because she rarely showed her feelings. She stole a glance at the passenger next to her, a young man in a suit who was busy trying to stuff his elegant black carryon into the overhead bin. Despite his best efforts, he couldn t manage to close the door. Good. He probably hadn t heard her little burst of emotion, which had come straight from the heart. The last few months had been extremely taxing, but now she felt as if the worst was over. At long last she could relax and look forward to a wonderful trip to South Africa.The group would be accompanied by a Swedish-speaking guide throughout. They would travel around, seeing and experiencing much of what the country had to offer. Five-star hotels, fine dining, five nights at an exclusive lodge in the Kruger National Park, including a safari with the promise of seeing the big five : lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffalo. There would be visits to vineyards, plus a trip to the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe to see the Victoria Falls, followed by a cruise along the Zambezi River. The final week would be spent in Cape Town. Maud had been to South Africa twice before, but on those occasions she had traveled alone, as she always did, staying in simple but clean hotels and using buses or trains to get from one place to the next. However, the distances were considerable, and she hadn t seen a fraction of what she d had in mind. And she certainly hadn t been able to afford a safari at the time.
The idea of a luxury trip had grown on her during her summer vacation on the coast of Croatia. Why shouldn t she treat herself to the experience of a lifetime? She was almost eighty-nine years old, fit and healthy, with no family. She had to admit that age was beginning to take its toll to a certain extent. To be perfectly honest, she wouldn t be able to carry her
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luggage in the oppressive heat, even though she preferred to travel light.
The flight she had just boarded would take her from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, where she would join the rest of the South Africa Grand Tours group. It was still dark outside the window; in the floodlights of Landvetter Airport she could see big wet snowflakes slowly drifting down. As soon as they touched the ground they melted, forming big puddles on the runways. In three days it would be Christmas Eve. How wonderful to escape the cold and all the nonsense associated with the festive season. And those annoying police officers.
The thought of the two detectives who d turned up on her doorstep a few days ago made Maud s heart rate increase. She hadn t expected to see them again; she d assumed the case had been shelved. The tall woman, Inspector Irene Huss, had politely asked if they could have a few words with her regarding the unfortunate incident back in August. Behind her stood the younger officer, Embla something-or-other, her face totally expressionless. However, her blue eyes had bored into Maud with an intensity that made Maud take an involuntary step backward. The two women had interpreted this as an invitation to come in, and before she knew it, they were standing in her hallway.
Maud had automatically reverted to her best defense: the confused old lady. Unfortunately she realized she wasn t wearing her fake hearing aids, which she used when she wanted to give the impression that she was particularly hard of hearing. At first this made her feel anxious, but then she thought she could use it to her advantage, reinforcing the image of a slightly addled senior citizen.
Why . . . Why are you here? Has something happened? she asked anxiously.
The flight she had just boarded would take her from Gothenburg to Copenhagen, where she would join the rest of the South Africa Grand Tours group. It was still dark outside the window; in the floodlights of Landvetter Airport she could see big wet snowflakes slowly drifting down. As soon as they touched the ground they melted, forming big puddles on the runways. In three days it would be Christmas Eve. How wonderful to escape the cold and all the nonsense associated with the festive season. And those annoying police officers.
The thought of the two detectives who d turned up on her doorstep a few days ago made Maud s heart rate increase. She hadn t expected to see them again; she d assumed the case had been shelved. The tall woman, Inspector Irene Huss, had politely asked if they could have a few words with her regarding the unfortunate incident back in August. Behind her stood the younger officer, Embla something-or-other, her face totally expressionless. However, her blue eyes had bored into Maud with an intensity that made Maud take an involuntary step backward. The two women had interpreted this as an invitation to come in, and before she knew it, they were standing in her hallway.
Maud had automatically reverted to her best defense: the confused old lady. Unfortunately she realized she wasn t wearing her fake hearing aids, which she used when she wanted to give the impression that she was particularly hard of hearing. At first this made her feel anxious, but then she thought she could use it to her advantage, reinforcing the image of a slightly addled senior citizen.
Why . . . Why are you here? Has something happened? she asked anxiously.
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Autoren-Porträt von Helene Tursten
Helene Tursten was a nurse and a dentist before she turned to writing. She is the author of the Irene Huss series, including Detective Inspector Huss, Night Rounds, Who Watcheth, and Protected by the Shadows; the Embla Nyström series; and the short story collection An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good, which also features Maud. Her books have been translated into 25 languages and made into a television series. She was born in Gothenburg, Sweden, where she now lives with her husband.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Helene Tursten
- 2021, 272 Seiten, Maße: 15,9 x 15,9 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Übersetzer: Marlaine Delargy
- Verlag: Soho Crime
- ISBN-10: 1641291672
- ISBN-13: 9781641291675
- Erscheinungsdatum: 27.09.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
Pressezitat
Praise for An Elderly Lady Must Not Be CrossedAn October 2021 Indie Next Selection
An ABA Indie Bestseller
The Deadly Pleasures Best of the Year List
Ms. Tursten brings her semi-anti-hero to such plausible life that one can t help but ruefully root for her at least part of the time. Will the good she does balance out the bad? Maud wouldn t care one whit what you think.
Wall Street Journal
. . . Cleverly plotted in five connected short stories. Each tale brings a little tension, a touch of suspense, but it s the final story, the longest by far, that offers what could possibly be the book s raison d être: an explanation, some justification, a summing up that reveals 88-year-old Maud in full. Or maybe not.
The Toronto Star
Very clever and highly entertaining . . . Long may Maud live.
Deadly Pleasures Magazine
Just perfect for slipping easily into someone s stocking, and an ideal time killer for that interminable wait between the gift orgy and the arrival of the blessed bird, is Scandinavian Grand Master Helene Tursten s An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed, the follow-up to her equally adorable An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good from a few years ago. Once again, it follows the charming homicidal problem-solving of cranky elderly Maud, a retired Swedish schoolteacher with absolutely no qualms about bumping off people who get in her way . . . A pretty little hardcover decorated with seasonal and floral graphic embellishments that reek of innocence, it s in reality a nifty how-to guide to homicide, with a tantalizing list of ways to set the world right (i.e., the way you want it), concluded with a couple of recipes for ginger snaps (in both naughty and nice versions). See? Perfect for the holidays!
Mystery Scene
A Swedish author did the job with this these connected short stories featuring 88-year-old Maud. Smart and full of
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vinegar, Maud is a murderer, but only for the best reasons . . . The author s description of Maud acting like a dotty old lady when questioned by detectives is priceless.
Recently Heard
"Tursten effectively juxtaposes a cozy, Agatha Christie like tone against the often surprisingly dark nature of Maud s recollections, which are rife with clever satirical jabs and delicious ironies. This absorbing dive into the mind of a ruthless pragmatist posing as a Swedish Miss Marple will please psychological-thriller fans, once they realize that Maud isn't nearly as cozy as she looks."
Booklist, Starred Review
Maud is back! Everyone s favorite octegenarian muderer has returned for more delightful and sinister mayhem. In six irresistible interlocking stories, Maud journeys to Africa and revisits memories of past . . . let s call them indiscretions. Marlaine Delargy captures all that is sharp and darkly funny in Helene Tursten s clever social satire.
Book Riot
Swedish crime novelist Tursten s second book featuring 88-year-old Maud takes up right where An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good left off. Maud plays a doddering, senile old lady when it suits her purposes, but she s actually in perfect health with a sharp and cunning mind handy for plotting and getting away with murder . . . Readers may find themselves rooting for her to get away with it all and will also appreciate the bonus gingerbread recipe.
Library Journal
Swedish writer Helene Tursten introduces an innovative demon into the mystery genre, a character named Maud who is an irrepressibly astute retired old lady, with the habit of casually eliminating anyone who gets in her way or offends her moral standards . . . These stories will elicit chuckles along with reminders of the Grimm s Fairy Tales, as this unrepressed spinster pluckily follows her own decided path. A delightful, and breezy read recommended for all ages.
San Francisco Book Review
A charming little stocking stuffer of a read . . . Over the course of six interlocking stories, Maud looks back on a life tinged with tragedy, disappointment, and homicide, even as she and her fellow travelers sightsee across Africa, going on safari and exploring local hot spots. The dance between the seemingly benign, amiable Maud and her inner heart of pure, evil darkness makes this an entertaining read for anyone who doesn t mind a little mirth with their murder.
The Rap Sheet
It s murder done out in the open, often with witnesses, but author Helene Tursten s main character is crafty; with Rube-Goldberg-esque contraptions and contrivances, there s a different method to Maud s madness every time and she s deliciously, curmudgeonly gleeful about literally getting away with murder. Even better, inside the body of Tursten s senior citizen, there s a true and talented actress with steely nerves, a delightfully twisted mind and absolutely zero patience for fools making this dark novel clever and very, very fun to read . . . If you re looking for something sharply sinister, An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed must be remembered."
The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
After eighty-eight year-old Maud finds a dead body in her apartment, her life becomes a circus, especially because countless detectives with penetrating questions swarm about her, wondering if she has played any part in the mysterious death. After dodging their inquiries, Maud begins to recall her strange life a life which has been oddly marked by death. In six interlocking stories that illuminate her past, as well as shed light on her present circumstances, we learn that no one should mess with Maud. Love it.
CrimeReads
Quietly comical . . . The book s smallish size and seasonal design make this the perfect stocking stuffer.
Criminal Element
It's funny, it's dark...a great little gem of a book.
WAMC's The Roundtable
She's back. Maud returns, much to this reviewer's surprise and delight . . . Even on a vacation, problems that need to be resolved find Maud, who is just the person to make things right."
Los Angeles Public Library
In delightfully creepy steps, Maud develops her murderous personality through this set of six revelatory narratives . . . Marlaine Delargy s translation never gets in the way of the action in Tursten s stories . . . a dandy holiday gift, pocket size, darkly light-hearted, and a quick and easy introduction to the tongue-in-cheek side of one of today s leading Swedish crime novelists.
Kingdom Books
I'm hoping that we might hear from this little old lady at least one more time.
Kittling Books
The six linked stories in Swedish author Tursten s delightful sequel showcase the ingenious murder methods that Maud, an idiosyncratic octogenarian with questionable motives, has devised over the years . . . Assured prose matches an irresistible heroine. Readers are sure to welcome a third entry in this beguiling series.
Publishers Weekly
A guidebook to growing old without a single regret for victims who deserved just what they got.
Kirkus Reviews
Praise for An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
An ABA IndieNext Selection
[A] deliciously noir short story collection . . . Tursten takes readers deep inside Maud s head as she plots the demise of anyone who crosses her . . . Here s hoping Tursten brings back the flinty homicidal octogenarian for more adventures.
Tina Jordan, The New York Times
Witty . . . All pay the ultimate price for outraging this dangerous octogenarian. Will the police ever realize that sweet, frail, confused old Maud is in fact sharp as a tack and just as ruthless?
The Wall Street Journal
"Eighty-eight-year-old Maud, a Swedish cult favorite, freely dispatches greedy neighbors, selfish lovers, and potential thieves in four linked stories that push elderly empowerment to grimly funny heights in this Swedish cult favorite."
The Boston Globe
This elderly lady stops at nothing in her desire for a peaceful existence. I ought to feel guilty for enjoying her crimes, but I don't. The stories are written with such persuasive logic and delicious irony that I want the killing to continue indefinitely.
Peter Lovesey, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master
Darkly engaging . . . The murders Maud pulls off are meticulously plotted and executed, and one of the pleasures of the stories lies in watching Maud in action.
The Toronto Star
The juxtaposition of the way Maud presents in the world, as elderly, somewhat frail, and what she is capable of doing when she is thwarted makes for a really intriguing read that is often laugh out loud funny.
Lily Bartel, WAMC's The Roundtable
A petite, deliciously dry set of short stories . . . grab this one as a stocking-stuffer for the mystery lover on your list.
The News & Observer
Deliciously dark . . . Imagine a ticked-off Miss Marple with the conscience of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley and the cold-blooded pragmatism of Jack Reacher.
Mystery Scene
Relying on the invisibility of age, using her walkers as a weapon, and seeming dementia as a defense, Maud systematically eliminates all annoyances . . . delightful.
Deadly Pleasures
Delightfully grim and howlingly funny . . . Maud s no apple-cheeked little Granny.
Quad City Times
Tursten is best known for the hard-boiled Detective Inspector Irene Huss series of novels. However, the comic twists and turns she delivers in this compact collection are equally engrossing. Unassuming, murderous Maud with her devious, pseudo-innocent charm makes these concise stories wickedly funny and addictively readable.
Shelf Awareness
The perfect size for stowing in your handbag with your hard candies and spare garrote wire.
Literary Hub
If you re into crime stories, dark humor, and want it centered around an octogenarian, run to this collection.
Book Riot
Dark, irreverent, and hilariously funny.
Booklist, Starred Review
Exceptional . . . Readers will be amused by how sharp-as-a-tack Maud plays the forgetful, fuzzy-brained old lady to achieve her ends.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Recently Heard
"Tursten effectively juxtaposes a cozy, Agatha Christie like tone against the often surprisingly dark nature of Maud s recollections, which are rife with clever satirical jabs and delicious ironies. This absorbing dive into the mind of a ruthless pragmatist posing as a Swedish Miss Marple will please psychological-thriller fans, once they realize that Maud isn't nearly as cozy as she looks."
Booklist, Starred Review
Maud is back! Everyone s favorite octegenarian muderer has returned for more delightful and sinister mayhem. In six irresistible interlocking stories, Maud journeys to Africa and revisits memories of past . . . let s call them indiscretions. Marlaine Delargy captures all that is sharp and darkly funny in Helene Tursten s clever social satire.
Book Riot
Swedish crime novelist Tursten s second book featuring 88-year-old Maud takes up right where An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good left off. Maud plays a doddering, senile old lady when it suits her purposes, but she s actually in perfect health with a sharp and cunning mind handy for plotting and getting away with murder . . . Readers may find themselves rooting for her to get away with it all and will also appreciate the bonus gingerbread recipe.
Library Journal
Swedish writer Helene Tursten introduces an innovative demon into the mystery genre, a character named Maud who is an irrepressibly astute retired old lady, with the habit of casually eliminating anyone who gets in her way or offends her moral standards . . . These stories will elicit chuckles along with reminders of the Grimm s Fairy Tales, as this unrepressed spinster pluckily follows her own decided path. A delightful, and breezy read recommended for all ages.
San Francisco Book Review
A charming little stocking stuffer of a read . . . Over the course of six interlocking stories, Maud looks back on a life tinged with tragedy, disappointment, and homicide, even as she and her fellow travelers sightsee across Africa, going on safari and exploring local hot spots. The dance between the seemingly benign, amiable Maud and her inner heart of pure, evil darkness makes this an entertaining read for anyone who doesn t mind a little mirth with their murder.
The Rap Sheet
It s murder done out in the open, often with witnesses, but author Helene Tursten s main character is crafty; with Rube-Goldberg-esque contraptions and contrivances, there s a different method to Maud s madness every time and she s deliciously, curmudgeonly gleeful about literally getting away with murder. Even better, inside the body of Tursten s senior citizen, there s a true and talented actress with steely nerves, a delightfully twisted mind and absolutely zero patience for fools making this dark novel clever and very, very fun to read . . . If you re looking for something sharply sinister, An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed must be remembered."
The Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
After eighty-eight year-old Maud finds a dead body in her apartment, her life becomes a circus, especially because countless detectives with penetrating questions swarm about her, wondering if she has played any part in the mysterious death. After dodging their inquiries, Maud begins to recall her strange life a life which has been oddly marked by death. In six interlocking stories that illuminate her past, as well as shed light on her present circumstances, we learn that no one should mess with Maud. Love it.
CrimeReads
Quietly comical . . . The book s smallish size and seasonal design make this the perfect stocking stuffer.
Criminal Element
It's funny, it's dark...a great little gem of a book.
WAMC's The Roundtable
She's back. Maud returns, much to this reviewer's surprise and delight . . . Even on a vacation, problems that need to be resolved find Maud, who is just the person to make things right."
Los Angeles Public Library
In delightfully creepy steps, Maud develops her murderous personality through this set of six revelatory narratives . . . Marlaine Delargy s translation never gets in the way of the action in Tursten s stories . . . a dandy holiday gift, pocket size, darkly light-hearted, and a quick and easy introduction to the tongue-in-cheek side of one of today s leading Swedish crime novelists.
Kingdom Books
I'm hoping that we might hear from this little old lady at least one more time.
Kittling Books
The six linked stories in Swedish author Tursten s delightful sequel showcase the ingenious murder methods that Maud, an idiosyncratic octogenarian with questionable motives, has devised over the years . . . Assured prose matches an irresistible heroine. Readers are sure to welcome a third entry in this beguiling series.
Publishers Weekly
A guidebook to growing old without a single regret for victims who deserved just what they got.
Kirkus Reviews
Praise for An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
An ABA IndieNext Selection
[A] deliciously noir short story collection . . . Tursten takes readers deep inside Maud s head as she plots the demise of anyone who crosses her . . . Here s hoping Tursten brings back the flinty homicidal octogenarian for more adventures.
Tina Jordan, The New York Times
Witty . . . All pay the ultimate price for outraging this dangerous octogenarian. Will the police ever realize that sweet, frail, confused old Maud is in fact sharp as a tack and just as ruthless?
The Wall Street Journal
"Eighty-eight-year-old Maud, a Swedish cult favorite, freely dispatches greedy neighbors, selfish lovers, and potential thieves in four linked stories that push elderly empowerment to grimly funny heights in this Swedish cult favorite."
The Boston Globe
This elderly lady stops at nothing in her desire for a peaceful existence. I ought to feel guilty for enjoying her crimes, but I don't. The stories are written with such persuasive logic and delicious irony that I want the killing to continue indefinitely.
Peter Lovesey, Mystery Writers of America Grand Master
Darkly engaging . . . The murders Maud pulls off are meticulously plotted and executed, and one of the pleasures of the stories lies in watching Maud in action.
The Toronto Star
The juxtaposition of the way Maud presents in the world, as elderly, somewhat frail, and what she is capable of doing when she is thwarted makes for a really intriguing read that is often laugh out loud funny.
Lily Bartel, WAMC's The Roundtable
A petite, deliciously dry set of short stories . . . grab this one as a stocking-stuffer for the mystery lover on your list.
The News & Observer
Deliciously dark . . . Imagine a ticked-off Miss Marple with the conscience of Patricia Highsmith's Ripley and the cold-blooded pragmatism of Jack Reacher.
Mystery Scene
Relying on the invisibility of age, using her walkers as a weapon, and seeming dementia as a defense, Maud systematically eliminates all annoyances . . . delightful.
Deadly Pleasures
Delightfully grim and howlingly funny . . . Maud s no apple-cheeked little Granny.
Quad City Times
Tursten is best known for the hard-boiled Detective Inspector Irene Huss series of novels. However, the comic twists and turns she delivers in this compact collection are equally engrossing. Unassuming, murderous Maud with her devious, pseudo-innocent charm makes these concise stories wickedly funny and addictively readable.
Shelf Awareness
The perfect size for stowing in your handbag with your hard candies and spare garrote wire.
Literary Hub
If you re into crime stories, dark humor, and want it centered around an octogenarian, run to this collection.
Book Riot
Dark, irreverent, and hilariously funny.
Booklist, Starred Review
Exceptional . . . Readers will be amused by how sharp-as-a-tack Maud plays the forgetful, fuzzy-brained old lady to achieve her ends.
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
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