The Babes in the Wood is a 2002 novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell.[1][2][3][4][5] It is the 19th entry in the popular Inspector Wexford series, and is set, as usual, in Kingsmarkham. In 2003, it was selected by The New York Times as one of the top five crime novels of the year.[citation needed]

The Babes in the Wood
First edition cover (UK)
AuthorRuth Rendell
LanguageEnglish
SeriesInspector Wexford #19
GenreCrime novel
PublisherHutchinson (UK)
Crown (US)
Publication date
2002
Publication placeUnited Kingdom
Media typePrint (Hardback & Paperback)
Pages323 pp
ISBN0-09-179446-3
OCLC50495599
Preceded byHarm Done 
Followed byEnd in Tears 

References

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  1. ^ "The Babes in the Wood". Kirkus Reviews. 15 July 2003. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  2. ^ "THE BABES IN THE WOOD: A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery by Ruth Rendell". Publishers Weekly. 29 September 2003. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ^ "The Babes in the Wood". Booklist. 1 September 2003. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  4. ^ "The Babes in the Wood". Booklist. 1 January 2004. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  5. ^ Ravenscroft, Julia (2003). "The Babes in the Wood: A Chief Inspector Wexford Mystery -- book review". Curled Up With a Good Book. Retrieved 12 August 2024.