Unhappy Returns
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Black cover with minimal visible wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A classic entry in the British detective fiction tradition, Unhappy Returns is a mystery novel by prolific crime writer Elizabeth Lemarchand, featuring her series detective Superintendent Tom Pollard of Scotland Yard. The story centres on a murder investigation set against the backdrop of rural England, where Pollard and his partner Sergeant Toye are called in to unravel a seemingly baffling case. Lemarchand's writing is characterised by meticulous plotting, sharp social observation, and an authentic sense of English village life that draws inevitable comparisons to Agatha Christie. The narrative builds its suspense methodically, weaving together red herrings, complex character motivations, and procedural police work into a satisfying and intelligent whodunit. Fans of classic British crime fiction will find in this novel a masterclass in the art of the traditional detective story.
Author: Elizabeth Lemarchand
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Hart-Davis, MacGibbon
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Black cover with minimal visible wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. No stickers or labels visible.
A classic entry in the British detective fiction tradition, Unhappy Returns is a mystery novel by prolific crime writer Elizabeth Lemarchand, featuring her series detective Superintendent Tom Pollard of Scotland Yard. The story centres on a murder investigation set against the backdrop of rural England, where Pollard and his partner Sergeant Toye are called in to unravel a seemingly baffling case. Lemarchand's writing is characterised by meticulous plotting, sharp social observation, and an authentic sense of English village life that draws inevitable comparisons to Agatha Christie. The narrative builds its suspense methodically, weaving together red herrings, complex character motivations, and procedural police work into a satisfying and intelligent whodunit. Fans of classic British crime fiction will find in this novel a masterclass in the art of the traditional detective story.