Long Time Coming, (Paperback)

from booksinthebelfry

Shady characters and historical atmosphere abound in a twisty tale of art forgery, dubious business deals, and political intrigue. Intelligent and stylish, this fast-paced novel of suspense kept me happily turning pages right up to its satisfying conclusion. I read Goddard's In Pale Battalions ye...

from stumpworks

Long Time Coming could be a PBS Mystery script. The story set in two eras is delivered in capable narrative. Goddard's characters are well developed. The despicable players are easy to despise. The victims deserve sympathy. Unfairness is generously dispensed to good girls and bad guys. Readable, ...

from bhabeck

Stephen Swan's uncle Eldritch has suddenly shown up after 36 years in prison in Ireland. No one knows for sure why Eldritch was imprisoned and Eldritch isn't saying. Then, one day a lawyer shows up on the doorstep with an offer for Eldritch - one he can't ignore. Suddenly Stephen finds himself in...

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I hadn't read any Goddard in a good year or two when I read this. It felt good to be back on familiar territory. Although all Goddard's books have different, characters, time periods and settings there is a sense of sameness about them. If they are read one after another this can make them little...

from Olivermagnus

Stephen Swan is surprised when his uncle Eldritch, whom he had thought was dead, is released from an Irish prison after 36 years. Eldritch refuses to tell anyone why he was imprisoned or why he's been unexpectedly released. It's not long before other people are trying to find Eldritch and soon St...