Tinplate
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A charming and witty British cozy mystery, Tinplate follows Peter Marklin, an antique toy dealer with a particular passion for vintage tinplate toys, who finds himself drawn into a world of intrigue and murder that lurks beneath the nostalgic surface of the collectibles trade. Neville Steed masterfully chronicles Marklin's amateur sleuthing as he uncovers dark secrets hidden among the dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts who inhabit this quirky niche world. The novel presents a delightful blend of suspense and humor, with Steed's affectionate knowledge of antique toys lending the narrative an authentic and richly detailed atmosphere. Fans of light crime fiction will find Marklin an endearing and resourceful protagonist, whose sharp eye for a rare find proves just as useful in solving crimes as it is in spotting a valuable piece.
Author: Neville Steed
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Weidenfeld and Nicolson
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A charming and witty British cozy mystery, Tinplate follows Peter Marklin, an antique toy dealer with a particular passion for vintage tinplate toys, who finds himself drawn into a world of intrigue and murder that lurks beneath the nostalgic surface of the collectibles trade. Neville Steed masterfully chronicles Marklin's amateur sleuthing as he uncovers dark secrets hidden among the dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts who inhabit this quirky niche world. The novel presents a delightful blend of suspense and humor, with Steed's affectionate knowledge of antique toys lending the narrative an authentic and richly detailed atmosphere. Fans of light crime fiction will find Marklin an endearing and resourceful protagonist, whose sharp eye for a rare find proves just as useful in solving crimes as it is in spotting a valuable piece.