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The Cornish Coast Murder

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Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature—himself in one arm-chair, a police officer in another, and between them . . . a mystery.” So thinks the Reverend Dodd—vicar of the quiet Cornish village of Boscawen and a reader of detective novels—when an actual mystery unexpectedly lands on his doorstep in The Cornish Coast Murder. Julius Tregarthan, a secretive ... Read more

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Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature—himself in one arm-chair, a police officer in another, and between them . . . a mystery.” So thinks the Reverend Dodd—vicar of the quiet Cornish village of Boscawen and a reader of detective novels—when an actual mystery unexpectedly lands on his doorstep in The Cornish Coast Murder. Julius Tregarthan, a secretive
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Death on the Riviera

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Counterfeit currency is circulating on the French Riviera and it's suspected that an Englishman is behind the crime, so DI Meredith is sent along with acting-Sergeant Strang to trace the whereabouts of Chalky Corbett. It isn't long before their interest settles on the Villa Poloma, home of an eccentric expatriate Englishwoman, Nesta Hedderwick and her band of bohemian house guests as a simple task ... Read more

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Counterfeit currency is circulating on the French Riviera and it's suspected that an Englishman is behind the crime, so DI Meredith is sent along with acting-Sergeant Strang to trace the whereabouts of Chalky Corbett. It isn't long before their interest settles on the Villa Poloma, home of an eccentric expatriate Englishwoman, Nesta Hedderwick and her band of bohemian house guests as a simple task
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The Sussex Downs Murder

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John Rother drives away from Chalklands Farm in Sussex for a short vacation - and promptly disappears. His car turns up - with bloodstains - but there is no sign of John Rother - unless, of course, those stains are a sign of foul play. Enter Superintendent Meredith - and the sinister discovery of human bones at Chalklands. Superintendent Meredith comes to the not unreasonable conclusion that he is ... Read more

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John Rother drives away from Chalklands Farm in Sussex for a short vacation - and promptly disappears. His car turns up - with bloodstains - but there is no sign of John Rother - unless, of course, those stains are a sign of foul play. Enter Superintendent Meredith - and the sinister discovery of human bones at Chalklands. Superintendent Meredith comes to the not unreasonable conclusion that he is
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The Lake District Murder

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The Lake District Murder opens with the discovery of a faceless body in an isolated garage, then follows Inspector Meredith through a complex investigation where every clue seems to lead only to another puzzle. Was this a bizarre suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man apparently making plans to flee the country? And what does all this have to do with the newly discovered shady ... Read more

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The Lake District Murder opens with the discovery of a faceless body in an isolated garage, then follows Inspector Meredith through a complex investigation where every clue seems to lead only to another puzzle. Was this a bizarre suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man apparently making plans to flee the country? And what does all this have to do with the newly discovered shady
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The Cheltenham Square Murder

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The inhabitants of Regency Square in Cheltenham are horrified when one of their number is killed, especially when the murder weapon is a bow and arrow. It is one thing to read about violent crimes in the newspapers, quite another when it happens in their own square and they could become suspects. Investigation unearths many secrets concealed by the respectable residents of Regency Square, but it ... Read more

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The inhabitants of Regency Square in Cheltenham are horrified when one of their number is killed, especially when the murder weapon is a bow and arrow. It is one thing to read about violent crimes in the newspapers, quite another when it happens in their own square and they could become suspects. Investigation unearths many secrets concealed by the respectable residents of Regency Square, but it
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Death in White Pyjamas & Death Knows No Calendar

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Series series British Library Crime Classics
Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderTwo mysteries of the kind John Bude does best, with well-drawn and authentic period settings and a satisfying whodunit structure, following the traditional rules and style of the Golden Age of the genre.Death in White Pyjamas: At the country home of Sam Richardson, a group of actors have gathered along with their somewhat sinister producer ... Read more

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Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderTwo mysteries of the kind John Bude does best, with well-drawn and authentic period settings and a satisfying whodunit structure, following the traditional rules and style of the Golden Age of the genre.Death in White Pyjamas: At the country home of Sam Richardson, a group of actors have gathered along with their somewhat sinister producer
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Death Makes a Prophet

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Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air? Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home - vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. ... Read more

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Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air? Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home - vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups. Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K.
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The Cornish Coast Murder

by John Bude ...

Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature —himself in one arm-chair, a police officer in another, and between them a mystery.' The Reverend Dodd spends his evenings reading detective novels by the fire while serving as the vicar of the sleepy Cornish village of Boscawen. However, God forbid that any real crimes ever take place in his seaside parish. The ... Read more

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Never, even in his most optimistic moments, had he visualised a scene of this nature —himself in one arm-chair, a police officer in another, and between them a mystery.' The Reverend Dodd spends his evenings reading detective novels by the fire while serving as the vicar of the sleepy Cornish village of Boscawen. However, God forbid that any real crimes ever take place in his seaside parish. The
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Death Knows No Calendar

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A shooting in a locked artist's studio. Four suspects; at least two of whom are engaged in an affair. An exuberant and energetic case for Major Boddy. ... Read more

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A shooting in a locked artist's studio. Four suspects; at least two of whom are engaged in an affair. An exuberant and energetic case for Major Boddy.
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A Telegram from Le Touquet

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The central detective is Inspector Blampignon of the Sûreté who had previously appeared in Death on the Riviera. It is divided into two distinct parts with the first section narrated in first person by Nigel Derry, one of the suspects, and the second part follows the investigations of the French police. Gwen Marrable, at fourty-something, is rich, attractive and independent. She is also imperious ... Read more

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The central detective is Inspector Blampignon of the Sûreté who had previously appeared in Death on the Riviera. It is divided into two distinct parts with the first section narrated in first person by Nigel Derry, one of the suspects, and the second part follows the investigations of the French police. Gwen Marrable, at fourty-something, is rich, attractive and independent. She is also imperious
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A Glut of Red Herrings

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During a party, the host, an internationally famous entrepreneur, is kidnapped and his wife murdered. ... Read more

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During a party, the host, an internationally famous entrepreneur, is kidnapped and his wife murdered.
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Death in White Pyjamas

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Here are the ingredients of the plot. SCENE : Sam Richardson's country house. CHARACTERS - Sam himself, a kindly business man, more amiable than artistic. Basil Barnes, his producer, tall, slender, sleek-haired and slightly sinister. Willy Farnham, a grand old character actor, always hard up, Angela Walsh, a brilliant young Ingenue from the Provinces. Deirdre Lehaye, tall, dark, icy, and so dead ... Read more

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Here are the ingredients of the plot. SCENE : Sam Richardson's country house. CHARACTERS - Sam himself, a kindly business man, more amiable than artistic. Basil Barnes, his producer, tall, slender, sleek-haired and slightly sinister. Willy Farnham, a grand old character actor, always hard up, Angela Walsh, a brilliant young Ingenue from the Provinces. Deirdre Lehaye, tall, dark, icy, and so dead
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