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An evocative, British mystery from the golden age of crime writing.
When the body of a coupon-racketeer washes up on the banks of the River Lune, C...
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An evocative, British mystery from the golden age of crime writing.
When the body of a coupon-racketeer washes up on the banks of the River Lune, C...
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The British Library
An evocative, British mystery from the golden age of crime writing.
When the body of a coupon-racketeer washes up on the banks of the River Lune, Chief Inspector Macdonald is drawn into a confounding Lancashire mystery. Set in the Fells across a rainy September, Macdonald must work out just who would break into a nearby cottage to steal salmon fishing line, a sack and two fire dogs. Did the break-in have anything to do with the dead body? Was the theft associated with a murky disagreement over fishing rights? A cunning, character-filled mystery mixing farmers, artists, fishing and a few red herrings. First published in 1946, a republished tale by the revered and prolific E.C.R. Lorac, penname of Edith Caroline Rivett (1894-1958).
An evocative, British mystery from the golden age of crime writing.
When the body of a coupon-racketeer washes up on the banks of the River Lune, Chief Inspector Macdonald is drawn into a confounding Lancashire mystery. Set in the Fells across a rainy September, Macdonald must work out just who would break into a nearby cottage to steal salmon fishing line, a sack and two fire dogs. Did the break-in have anything to do with the dead body? Was the theft associated with a murky disagreement over fishing rights? A cunning, character-filled mystery mixing farmers, artists, fishing and a few red herrings. First published in 1946, a republished tale by the revered and prolific E.C.R. Lorac, penname of Edith Caroline Rivett (1894-1958).
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Paperback
19 x 13cm
284 pages
FSC accredited paper
Originally published in 1946, text reflects prevailing attitudes of the time
19 x 13cm
284 pages
FSC accredited paper
Originally published in 1946, text reflects prevailing attitudes of the time
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Reviews
Overall product rating 5/5
By Ms Karen Senior
11 December 2024
Huddersfield
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I really enjoy books from early 20th century this author really make you feel like you are there. This is the third book I have read of theirs and look forward to reading more.
10 April 2024
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This is so well written, as are all the British Library classic Crime books. The story is good, entertaining and thoughtful.
By Mrs Christine Bond
04 March 2024
Faversham
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This was really good and I never expected the ending.
03 February 2024
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Excellent writing and an interesting read. Good locational feel.- I know Lunesdale quite well, so it was interesting to me
