The Detective Wore Silk Drawers
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Peter Lovesey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear, rubbing and tanning of dust jacket; spine tanned; pages in good condition; mildew on spine
This historical mystery, The Detective Wore Silk Drawers, transports readers to Victorian London, where Sergeant Cribb and Constable Thackeray confront a baffling case involving a missing prize fighter and a trail of peculiar clues. The narrative chronicles their meticulous investigation through the city's underbelly, revealing a world of bare-knuckle boxing, theatrical intrigue, and societal secrets. Peter Lovesey masterfully constructs a suspenseful plot, presenting a vivid tableau of the era while maintaining a sharp, engaging wit. It illustrates the challenges of early forensic detection and the enduring human capacity for both deception and ingenuity. This compelling tale offers a rich blend of historical detail and classic whodunit suspense.
Author: Peter Lovesey
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan, 1980
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: some wear, rubbing and tanning of dust jacket; spine tanned; pages in good condition; mildew on spine
This historical mystery, The Detective Wore Silk Drawers, transports readers to Victorian London, where Sergeant Cribb and Constable Thackeray confront a baffling case involving a missing prize fighter and a trail of peculiar clues. The narrative chronicles their meticulous investigation through the city's underbelly, revealing a world of bare-knuckle boxing, theatrical intrigue, and societal secrets. Peter Lovesey masterfully constructs a suspenseful plot, presenting a vivid tableau of the era while maintaining a sharp, engaging wit. It illustrates the challenges of early forensic detection and the enduring human capacity for both deception and ingenuity. This compelling tale offers a rich blend of historical detail and classic whodunit suspense.