The Christmas Card Crime and Other Stories (British Library Crime Classics)

ISBN: 1464210918

Author: Edwards, Martin

Condition: Used

Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of MurderA Christmas party is punctuated by a gunshot under a policeman's watchful eye. A jewel heist is planned amidst the glitz and glamour of Oxford Street's Christmas shopping. Lost in a snowstorm, a man finds a motive for murder.This collection of mysteries explores the darker side of the festive season-from unexplained disturbances in the fresh snow, to the darkness that lurks beneath the sparkling decorations.With neglected stories by John Bude and E.C.R. Lorac, as well as tales by little-known writers of crime fiction, Martin Edwards blends the cosy atmosphere of the fireside story with a chill to match the temperature outside. This is a gripping seasonal collection sure to delight mystery fans