The Garston Murder Case - Couverture souple

Bailey, H.C.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1961301903 ISBN 13 : 9781961301900

Editeur : Chosho Publishing, 1930

Synopsis

The Garston Murder Case, first published in 1930 is the first book in author H. C. Bailey’s series featuring hymn-singing criminal lawyer Joshua Clunk, who investigates stolen industrial secrets and a string of murders on the palatial estate of the Garston family and in the surrounding villages. Along the way, the viewpoints of Scotland Yard’s Superintendent Bell, a local police inspector, a Jane Eyre-like nurse, and a young student are also presented, making The Garston Murder Case a classic example of a ‘Golden Age’ British mystery.

In a quiet English village, the tranquility is shattered by a shocking murder that leaves the entire community in fear. Renowned hymn-singing criminal lawyer Joshua Clunk is called upon to unravel the mystery in “The Garston Murder Case,” a classic whodunit by H.C. Bailey.

With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and atmospheric setting, “The Garston Murder Case” is a masterful blend of suspense and intrigue. H.C. Bailey crafts a tale that keeps readers guessing until the very end. Fans of classic detective fiction will be enthralled by this timeless mystery, where every clue counts, and no one is above suspicion.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

H. C. Bailey (1878-1961) was an English author of mainly detective and murder mystery novels. He is known as one of the authors of Britian's Golden Age of detective fiction.Bailey was born in London and began working as a journalist for The Daily Telegraph, writing war journalism, drama reviews, and editorials for the newspaper.Bailey wrote mainly short stories featuring a medically qualified detective called Reggie Fortune (a surgeon, hence he is known as 'Mr. Fortune'). Although Mr. Fortune is seen at his best in short stories, he also appears in several novels.A second series character, Joshua Clunk, is a sanctimonious lawyer who exposes corruption and blackmail in local politics, and who manages to profit from the crimes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chosho Publishing
• Date d'édition: 1930
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1961301903
• ISBN 13: 9781961301900
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 258
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg