Mary Kelly
Spoilt Kill: A Staffordshire Mystery
Spoilt Kill: A Staffordshire Mystery
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In the 1950s, a body is found in a clay tank at Shentall's pottery company, sparking a case of industrial espionage and sabotage. Inspector Hedley Nicholson must solve a bitter murder. Kelly's mystery won the CWA Gold Dagger Award in 1961 for its impeccable sense of place and detail and its emotional weight. It marked a shift from cosy crime novels to psychological mysteries with affecting realism.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 224 pages
\n Publication date: 10 May 2020
\n Publisher: British Library Publishing
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In the 1950s, Staffordshire witnessed a chilling discovery within the clay tanks of the pottery company Shentall s. Amidst allegations of industrial espionage and sabotage against this prominent figure in the pottery industry, a perplexing murder case unfolded before the eyes of Inspector Hedley Nicholson. Kelly's enigmatic mystery, hailed as a masterpiece, secured the prestigious CWA Gold Dagger Award in 1961. Its impeccable sense of place and intricate details, coupled with the emotional depth of its central crime, captivated readers. This novel marked a significant shift in the genre of crime novels, moving towards mysteries characterized by their psychological intrigue and poignant realism. Regarded as an influential classic, Kelly's work continues to resonate with readers, leaving a lasting impact on the world of mystery literature.
\n Weight: 210g\n
Dimension: 131 x 190 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780712353366\n \n
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