The Best Man to Die
 First edition cover (UK) | |
| Author | Ruth Rendell |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Inspector Wexford #4 |
| Genre | Crime novel |
| Publisher |
John Long (UK) The Crime Club (US) |
Publication date | June 1969 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-09-097530-8 |
| OCLC | 71838 |
| 823/.9/14 | |
| LC Class | PZ4.R4132 Be PR6068.E63 |
| Preceded by | Wolf to the Slaughter |
| Followed by | A Guilty Thing Surprised |
The Best Man to Die is a novel by British crime-writer Ruth Rendell. it was first published in 1969, and is the 4th entry in her popular Inspector Wexford series.
Plot summary
The fatal car accident involving the stockbroker Fanshawe couldn't possibly be connected with the murder of a cocky little lorry driver. But was it a coincidence that the latter died the day after Mrs Fanshawe regained consciousness?