Bodies from the Library 2: Forgotten Stories of Mystery and Suspense by the Queens of Crime and Other Masters of Golden Age Detection

Bodies from the Library 2 is a collection of rare stories of crime and suspense from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction, including newly discovered stories by Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin. It features popular figures such as Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy L. Sayers, as well as two radio scripts by Margery Allingham and John Rhode, two full-length novellas, and 'The Locked Room' by Dorothy L. Sayers. Selected and introduced by Tony Medawar, it is an indispensable collection for any bookshelf.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Bodies from the Library 2 is a remarkable anthology that brings together 15 rare stories of crime and suspense from the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form. This collection includes newly discovered stories by renowned authors Dorothy L. Sayers and Edmund Crispin, which have never been published before. The resurgence of forgotten crime novels has provided a unique opportunity to delve into the lost stories of the early 20th century, penned by some of the genre's most accomplished writers.

The second volume of Bodies from the Library showcases popular figures of the Golden Age in previously unpublished and uncollected stories. This includes renowned queens and kings of crime fiction such as Helen Simpson, Ethel Lina White, E.C.R. Lorac, Christianna Brand, Agatha Christie, and Dorothy L. Sayers, as well as S.S. Van Dine, Jonathan Latimer, Clayton Rawson, Cyril Alington, and Antony and Peter Shaffer (writing as Peter Antony). Additionally, the book features two highly readable radio scripts by Margery Allingham, which involve the infamous Jack the Ripper, and two full-length novellas. One is an unpublished Gervase Fen mystery by Edmund Crispin, written at the height of his career, and the other is a rare magazine story by Q Patrick.

To conclude this captivating collection, Bodies from the Library 2 presents a never-before-published case for Lord Peter Wimsey, titled "The Locked Room" by Dorothy L. Sayers. Selected and introduced by Tony Medawar, who also provides fascinating pen portraits of each author, Bodies from the Library 2 is an indispensable addition to any bookshelf.

In conclusion, Bodies from the Library 2 is a treasure trove of rare and unpublished stories that offer a glimpse into the Golden Age of Detective Fiction. This collection is a must-have for fans of the genre and anyone interested in exploring the rich literary heritage of this period.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780008318789