The Low Road

by Patrick Ruell (Pseudonym), Reginald Hill

When American research student Caroline Nevis investigates the disappearance in Scotland of university administrator William Blake Hazlitt, she becomes embroiled in a sinister race with British and Soviet agents to find Hazlitt

Genres: Mystery

192 pages, Hardcover

First published December 5, 1977

About the author

Pseudonym of Reginald Hill.

Reviews

[J. Merwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fast-paced, funny, thriller and Scotland! And...not a single typo! Reginald Hill is in my pantheon of gods!

[Jane Irish Nelson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I happened upon this book when I was looking for another with the same title in my local library catalog. Since I had read some of the author's books in the past, I thought I might as well try this one. I really enjoyed it. It is very tongue-in-cheek, almost a spoof of suspense/spy genre, and very well done.

When William Blake Hazlitt disappears, no seems particularly bothered, except Caroline, the young American he has been dating. So she sets out to find him, with very little to go on. It is almost a farce as Bill is dodging two sets of enemies, and — once she finds hime — trying to keep Caroline safe. Recommended.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

This very amusing book is a 'Highland Fling', insofar as it mostly takes place in Scotland and because its title, 'Death Takes the Low Road' seems to reflect Dr. Johnson's remark that: "The noblest prospect which a Scotchman ever sees, is the high road that leads him to England!". Reginald Hill, the man behind the pseudonym Patrick Ruell, is ever literary and learned. I´m sure I missed almost all the allusions and references. One can but despair, and recommend.

[rabbitprincess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Did not finish

[Ellen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this years ago and remember enjoying it.