The Shortest Way to Hades

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Summary: Shortest Way to Hades
Review: After reading her obiturary in the NYT, I was fascinated by its description of Cauldwell's writing as "the nearest to Oscar Wilde" they had read in years. On that recommendation alone, I bought all three of her titles and await the fourth and final this summer. Not normally a mystery fan, these books are loaded with wit, surprise and high-jinx. The writing is sharp and engaging. Read them all and you'll see why I hope the BBC and Channel 4 put this marvelous Hillary Tamar character on a TV series. I only wish Sarah Cauldwell had lived beyond 61 years - what a shame cancer got her so soon.