A review by andyshute
Murder Being Once Done by Ruth Rendell

3.0

I enjoyed this one - Wexford's been sent off for some convalesce (to London of all places) and his country sensibilities and personal style come a cropper when dealing with the Met. It's a charming fish our of water story and allows a much deeper insight into Wexford's psyche, his weaknesses and his approach. I felt the character developed more here than the entire series to date. The story is almost secondary, provided only for Reg to bounce off of as we see him fight for relevance, respect and the truth. Then ending felt rushed and weak but again, it felt secondary to the journey we took.