Death of Mr Dodsley: A London Bibliomystery

A bookshop is a great place for unobtrusive observation, and Mr. Richard Dodsley, owner of a second-hand bookshop on Charing Cross Road, has been found murdered in his office. Scotland Yard is investigating, and MacNab, a series sleuth, is assisting. The novel is a fair-play bibliomystery first published in 1937.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 10 February 2023
Publisher: British Library Publishing

A bookshop, he continued, offers an ideal setting for unobtrusive observation, allowing one to spend an indefinite amount of time delving into various books scattered across the store. Mr. Richard Dodsley, the proprietor of a prestigious second-hand bookshop located on Charing Cross Road, was tragically discovered murdered in the early hours of the morning. The only remaining clues are three cigarette ends, two spent matches, and a few books on the shelves that have been slightly rearranged. In a comprehensive investigation encompassing second-hand bookshops in London and the Houses of Parliament, particularly given the relevance of an MP's new crime novel, Death at the Desk, in the case, Fergusons series sleuth MacNab is on hand to assist Scotland Yard in unraveling this atmospheric and ingenious fair-play bibliomystery. Originally published in 1937, this captivating tale has captivated readers for decades.

Weight: 280g
Dimension: 188 x 131 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780712354721