Winter's Crimes 5
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: markings on fep. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Winter's Crimes 5 is a celebrated anthology of original short crime fiction, edited by Virginia Whitaker, gathering some of the most distinguished voices in British crime writing under one cover. The collection presents an impressive roster of contributors — including Dick Francis, P.D. James, Reginald Hill, Peter Lovesey, and Jacqueline Wilson — each delivering a masterclass in suspense, wit, and ingenuity. First published in 1973 as the fifth instalment in the acclaimed Winter's Crimes annual series by Macmillan, it chronicles a rich variety of criminal scenarios, from cosy mysteries to harder-edged tales of deception and murder. The anthology illustrates the remarkable breadth of the genre during a golden era of British crime writing, offering readers an expertly curated selection of stories that range in tone from darkly comic to genuinely chilling. A must-have for any serious collector or devotee of classic crime fiction.
Author: Virginia Whitaker
Format: Hardback
Published: 1973, Macmillan
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded. Page Condition: Yellowed with age. Markings: markings on fep. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
Winter's Crimes 5 is a celebrated anthology of original short crime fiction, edited by Virginia Whitaker, gathering some of the most distinguished voices in British crime writing under one cover. The collection presents an impressive roster of contributors — including Dick Francis, P.D. James, Reginald Hill, Peter Lovesey, and Jacqueline Wilson — each delivering a masterclass in suspense, wit, and ingenuity. First published in 1973 as the fifth instalment in the acclaimed Winter's Crimes annual series by Macmillan, it chronicles a rich variety of criminal scenarios, from cosy mysteries to harder-edged tales of deception and murder. The anthology illustrates the remarkable breadth of the genre during a golden era of British crime writing, offering readers an expertly curated selection of stories that range in tone from darkly comic to genuinely chilling. A must-have for any serious collector or devotee of classic crime fiction.