Synopsis
The library of St Agatha's, Cambridge, houses an unrivalled and according to scholars, uninteresting collection of seventeenth century volumes. It also contains a dead student. Tragic and accidental, even if gossip hints that Philip Skellow had been engaged in stealing books rather than acquiring knowledge when he'd slipped. Only Imogen Quy, the university's nurse, has doubts - until another student is found in an ornamental fountain.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Jill Paton Walsh, born in 1937, is the author of five novels for adults: the fourth of these, Knowledge of Angels, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Before writing for adults she made a career as a writer of children's books and has won many literary prizes. In addition she is the author of two crime novels: The Wyndahm Case and A Piece of Justice, which was shortlisted for the Crime Writers' Association Gold Dagger Award. These novels feature Imogen Guy, the college nurse at St Agatha's College, Cambridge, as her heroine.
From Kirkus Reviews
A first appearance for Imogen Quy (rhymes with ``why''), an English school nurse with a flair for detection. She lives and works in Cambridge, at St. Agatha's College, where routine academic life is roiled by the death of student Philip Skellow--found dead on the floor of the locked Wyndham Case--a highly specialized library overseen by foppish Crispin Mountressing, who's an overpaid object of envy and contempt to Imogen's friend Roger Rumbold, director of the college's ``real'' library. Philip shared living quarters with campus hotshot Jack Taverham, now suddenly vanished, whose upper-class background and adoring friends contrasted sharply with Philip's bumpkin ways, making him the butt of cruel jokes--one of which may have led to his death. No joke was involved in the murder of third-year med student Felicity Marshall, but the message she left before she died helps lead Imogen and her policeman friend Mike Parsons to an obsessed killer and to the happy resolution of some troubling lesser problems on campus. A leisurely, literate style, an intriguing clutch of academic eccentrics, a clever puzzle, and a sharply intelligent sleuth whose gentleness sets her apart from the hard-edged aggressions of her fictional contemporaries--all in a refreshing debut in the Sayers tradition. -- Copyright ©1993, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Wyndham Case
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00068403116
Seller Image
The Wyndham Case
Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. Book is in acceptable condition and shows signs of wear. Book may also include underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.0340592435.A
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0340592435I5N00
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case: Imogen Quy Book 1
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002423962
Buy Used
US$ 3.19
Shipping:
US$ 7.47
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case (Imogen Quy Mysteries, No. 1)
Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. . paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KKD0005355
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case (Imogen Quy Mysteries, No. 1)
Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. . paperback. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear. . . . . Seller Inventory # KKD0005355
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case: Imogen Quy Book 1 (Imogen Quy Mysteries)
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780340592434
Buy Used
US$ 13.72
Shipping:
US$ 6.66
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case: Imogen Quy Book 1 (Imogen Quy Mysteries)
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780340592434
Buy Used
US$ 13.72
Shipping:
US$ 9.32
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case (Imogen Quy Mysteries)
Seller: Brit Books, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Seller Inventory # mon0001618699
Buy Used
US$ 10.46
Shipping:
US$ 21.34
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Wyndham Case : An Imogen Quy Mystery
Published by
Hodder & Stoughton, London, 1993
ISBN 10: 0340592435
ISBN 13: 9780340592434
Used
Hardcover
Seller: June Samaras, STREETSVILLE, ON, Canada
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st UK Ed. The locked library of St Agatha's College, Cambridge houses an unrivalled, and according to certain scholars, deeply uninteresting collection of seventeenth century volumes. It also contains one dead student. Tragic and accidental, of course, even if malicious gossip hints that Philip Skellow had been engaged in stealing books rather than acquiring knowledge when he'd slipped, banged his head, and bled to death overnight. Only Imogen Quy, the college nurse, has her doubts - until another student is found, drowned in an ornamental fountain.223p. Book. Seller Inventory # 038916