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British crime masters unravel mystery's finest.
If you're a connoisseur of tight, twisty plots and British crime stories, "The Detection Collection" is a treat you shouldn't miss. Each story is a crafted gem from the minds of some of the genre's best writers. Diving into this book is like getting an assortment of your favorite sweets; every piece is rich with intrigue and classic detective thrills, but with its own distinctive flavor.
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ISBN: 9780007583898
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Date of Publication: 2014-11-20
Format: Hardcover
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Goodreads rating: 3.46
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Ten years since it was first published, this volume of short stories by the cream of British crime writing talent celebrates 75 years of the quintessential Detection Club. The Detection Club represents the cream of British crime writing talent. Founded on the cusp of the 1930s, the Club’s first President was G.K. Chesterton, and since then the mantle of Presidency has passed to some of the most significant names in the history of crime fiction, including Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Julian Symons. The Club meets three times a year - to dine, to plot, and to exchange ideas. This anthology includes eleven new stories by the Best of British: Robert Barnard, Lyndsey Davis, Colin Dexter, Clare Francis, Robert Goddard, John Harvey, Reginald Hill, P.D. James, H.R.F. Keating, Michael Ridpath, and Margaret Yorke, and has been edited by the Club’s President, Simon Brett. Among the authors are a number of bestsellers, as well as winners of both Diamond and Gold Daggers. This outstanding collection is a must for crime lovers everywhere.
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British crime masters unravel mystery's finest.
If you're a connoisseur of tight, twisty plots and British crime stories, "The Detection Collection" is a treat you shouldn't miss. Each story is a crafted gem from the minds of some of the genre's best writers. Diving into this book is like getting an assortment of your favorite sweets; every piece is rich with intrigue and classic detective thrills, but with its own distinctive flavor.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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