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Murder by Matchlight

A Traditional Detective Mystery (A British Library Crime Classic). This title requires special handling and will take 5-10 business days of processing before shipping. Orders will not ship until all books are available.

$12.95
Published: March 2019
SKU: 9781464210938

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Overview

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder

"A terrifically atmospheric puzzler…the ending is a stunner…like the best Golden Age crime fiction."Booklist STARRED review

'"A man who played about on the fringes of the Black Market, who had fought for Sinn Fein, who lived by his wits—and who finally became dangerous to somebody and was knocked over the head in the blackout. It may prove to be a sordid story, but I certainly find it an interesting one."'

London, 1945. The capital is shrouded in the darkness of the blackout, and mystery abounds in the parks after dusk.

During a stroll through Regent's Park, Bruce Mallaig witnesses two men acting suspiciously around a footbridge. In a matter of moments, one of them has been murdered; Mallaig's view of the assailant but a brief glimpse of a ghastly face in the glow of a struck match.

The murderer's noiseless approach and escape seems to defy all logic, and even the victim's identity is quickly thrown into uncertainty. Lorac's shrewd yet personable C.I.D. man MacDonald must set to work once again to unravel this near-impossible mystery.

Product Details

  • Paperback
  • Case Count: 48
  • Series: British Library Crime Classics
"A terrifically atmospheric puzzler...the ending is a stunner...like the best Golden Age crime fiction." — Booklist - STARRED review
"This fair-play puzzle will be a welcome treat for golden age fans. " — Publishers Weekly
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