Smallbone Deceased A London Mystery
Smallbone Deceased A London Mystery by Michael Gilbert is a reprint edition published by Poisoned Pen Press in 2019, featuring 280 pages in English. This novel unfolds within the confines of a prestigious legal firm, Horniman, Birley and Craine, where the discovery of a corpse in a deed box threatens to unravel the firm’s reputation. As Inspector Hazlerigg investigates the circumstances surrounding the murder, the partners and staff become increasingly suspicious of one another, setting the stage for a classic mystery.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of legal intrigue and traditional detective work, reflecting the characteristics of historical and literary fiction. The story delves into the complexities of crime and scandal, offering a glimpse into the dynamics of a high-profile legal environment. With its roots in the golden age of detective fiction, this edition of Smallbone Deceased presents a compelling exploration of motives and relationships, inviting readers to engage with the unfolding mystery.
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Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library’s archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring classics were written in the golden age of detective fiction.
“A first-rate job”–New York Times
“A classic of the genre”–Guardian
Horniman, Birley and Craine is a highly respected legal firm with clients drawn from the highest in the land. When a deed box in the office is opened to reveal a corpse, the threat of scandal promises to wreak havoc on the firm’s reputation–especially as the murder looks like an inside job. The partners and staff of the firm keep a watchful and suspicious eye on their colleagues, as Inspector Hazlerigg sets out to solve the mystery of who Mr. Smallbone was–and why he had to die.
Since its initial publication in 1950, Smallbone Deceased has been lauded as a perfect British mystery as well as a historical fiction bestseller. Written with style, pace, and wit, this is a masterpiece by one of the finest writers of traditional British crime books since the Second World War.
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