The British LibraryAn evocative anthology of 12 seasonal mysteries from the ‘golden age’ of crime writing. Republished texts, reflecting attitudes of the time.
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The British LibraryAn evocative anthology of 12 seasonal mysteries from the ‘golden age’ of crime writing. Republished texts, reflecting attitudes of the time.
A suspenseful, seasonal collection of short stories to die for. From a Christmas Eve phantom to murder at the pantomime and a deadly Christmas stocking: a delightful mix of murder mystery stories, spanning the 1890s to 1960s. Mixing well-known names with now-forgotten authors, the diverse tales mix cosy crime and country house mysteries with thrilling and even supernatural plot twists. Includes stories by G.K. Chesterton, Margery Allingham, Anthony Gilbert, Julian Symons, Ngaio Marsh, Victor Canning, and more. Carefully selected by Editor Martin Edwards, republished classics of crime fiction drawn from the rich archives of the British Library.
A suspenseful, seasonal collection of short stories to die for. From a Christmas Eve phantom to murder at the pantomime and a deadly Christmas stocking: a delightful mix of murder mystery stories, spanning the 1890s to 1960s. Mixing well-known names with now-forgotten authors, the diverse tales mix cosy crime and country house mysteries with thrilling and even supernatural plot twists. Includes stories by G.K. Chesterton, Margery Allingham, Anthony Gilbert, Julian Symons, Ngaio Marsh, Victor Canning, and more. Carefully selected by Editor Martin Edwards, republished classics of crime fiction drawn from the rich archives of the British Library.
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317 pages
19 x 13cm
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Overall product rating 4/5
05 December 2022
Service Rating:
Good selection of seasonal crime stories, some very good, others less so but a decent mix.
