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Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder
At a soirée like this, anyone can be the life—or death—of the party.
The Britis
...Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder
At a soirée like this, anyone can be the life—or death—of the party.
The British Secret Service, working to uncover a large-scale blackmail ring and catch its mysterious mastermind 'The Spider', find themselves at the country residence Feltham Abbey where a fancy-dress ball is in full swing.
In the tumult of revelry, Sir Ralph Feltham is found dead. Not the atmosphere bewildered guest Tony was expecting, he sets out make sense of the night's activities and the motives of the other guests. Among them is Hilary, an independently minded socialite still in her costume of vivid silk pyjamas and accompanying teddy bear.
This classic country house mystery contrasts the splendours and frivolities of the English upper classes with the sombre over-hang of the First World War and the irresistible complications of deadly familial relationships.
Includes an introduction by Martin Edwards and featuring the short stories 'Horseshoes for Luck' and 'The Cockroach and the Tortoise'
Reviews
“In this standout entry in the British Library Crime Classics series from Gilbert... The ingenious story line is enhanced by ample doses of wit.” - Publishers Weekly...
“In this standout entry in the British Library Crime Classics series from Gilbert... The ingenious story line is enhanced by ample doses of wit.” - Publishers Weekly
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Length: 8 in
Width: 5.25 in
Weight: 0.00 oz
Page Count: 272 pages
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