Death of a Bookseller (British Library Crime Classics)

Farmer, Bernard J.

ISBN 10: 1728267722 / ISBN 13: 9781728267722

Published by Poisoned Pen Press (edition ), 2023

About this Item

It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 1728267722-11-6

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Death of a Bookseller (British Library Crime Classics)
• Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press (edition )
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1728267722
• ISBN 13: 9781728267722
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

"Those who treasure books won't want to miss this." ― Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"A welcome pleasure for fans of classic British mysteries." ― Kirkus Reviews

An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's book-collecting friend is murdered.

To solve the mystery of why the victim was killed, and which of his rare books was taken, Wigan dives into the world of 'runners' and book collectors, where avid agents will gladly cut you for a first edition and then offer you a lift home afterwards. This adventurous mystery, which combines exuberant characters with a wonderfully realised depiction of the second-hand book market, is sure to delight bibliophiles and classic crime enthusiasts alike.

About the Author

BERNARD J. FARMER (1902–1964) was a British writer whose books included a series of police-focused crime fiction novels, mystery tales for children, and nonfiction works exploring his passions for rowing and book collecting. Following the Second World War, Farmer joined the Metropolitan Police and gained experience which lent authenticity to his detective stories.