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The Habit of Widowhood

(1996)
And other Murderous Proclivities
A collection of stories by Robert Barnard

Awards
1991 Agatha Award for Best Short Story (nominee)

Seventeen mystery stories feature everyday characters who discover their potential for murder, including a young woman who weds a string of old men and develops a penchant for widowhood.

Genre: Mystery

Praise for this book

"Robert Barnard is always original, never repeats himself and has a delectable wit." - Jessica Mann

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