Death of a Bookseller : 100 Martin Edwards
Death of a Bookseller : 100 (Paperback / Softback)Martin Edwards
“Death of a Bookseller” by Martin Edwards is a thrilling mystery that combines murder, book collecting, and the seedy underbelly of the second-hand book market. Follow the journey of honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, as he escorts a drunken man home and discovers his love for book collecting. When his newfound friend and book collector is murdered, Wigan must delve into the world of runners and collectors to solve the crime and uncover the motive behind the killing. Join Wigan on this exciting adventure as he navigates the dangerous world of rare book collecting and tries to solve the mystery of the “Death of a Bookseller.” Get ready for an entertaining and page-turning read that will delight both bibliophiles and fans of classic crime novels.
- Paperback / Softback
- 256 Pages / Published 17 Mar 2022
- In stock
£9.99
Description
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.
Additional information
| Weight | 230 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 189 × 23 mm |
| ISBN-13 | 9780712353281 |
| Publisher | British Library Publishing |
| Imprint | British Library Publishing |
| Date of Publication | 17 Mar 2022 |
| By (author) | Martin Edwards |
| Pages | 256 |
| Format | Paperback / softback |
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