Category: Literature

Classic Thrillers

Anthony Price has been a great find. I had never heard of him because he has slipped out of fashion like so many writers of his generation in his genre.

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The Fire Court

“I’m a crime and historical novelist. I’ve written nearly fifty books, three of which have been televised. My awards include the Diamond Dagger of the Crime Writers Association and the Gold Crown of the Historical Writers Association. Who am I?”

Blind Corner

When the first of these things happened, that is to say upon the twentieth day of April, 192-, I was twenty-two years old, a little stronger than most men of my age, and very ready for anything that bade fair to prove more exciting than entering the office of my uncle, who was a merchant… Continue reading Blind Corner

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Mincemeat

Duff Cooper was a competent historian – for a while his two volume biography of Haig was considered a standard.

Maigret

I have read a few Maigret books a long time ago. There were none on my shelves until I bought this one.

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Accidental Journey

Loewenstein, Max Otto Ludwig. See Lynton, Mark Oliver Lawrence. (The London Gazette, 25th April 1947)

Another Memoir

Heywood Hill is where Posh Folk buy their books, though more often than not they buy mail order. Owned by the Duke of Devonshire and managed by his son-in-law it is the grandest shop in London but doesn’t swank. As it’s next door to Geo. Trumper I go when I’m having a haircut and never… Continue reading Another Memoir

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