Black Castle
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:
Condition: Fair-Poor. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage. Page Condition: yellowed with age. Markings: no markings. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A masterwork of classic British crime fiction, Black Castle draws readers into a world of shadows, suspense, and sinister intrigue with the assured hand of one of the Golden Age's most celebrated mystery writers. J. Jefferson Farjeon, a prolific and inventive storyteller, constructs a gripping tale centred on a forbidding castle and the dark secrets concealed within its walls. The narrative builds with relentless atmospheric tension, weaving together mystery, danger, and clever detection in the tradition that earned Farjeon widespread praise from contemporaries including Agatha Christie. True to form, Farjeon delivers a plot packed with unexpected twists and morally complex characters, ensuring that the reader's pulse rarely settles. This is an essential title for any admirer of vintage British crime, showcasing why Farjeon's work has endured and found a passionate new audience through modern reprints.
Author: J. Jefferson Farjeon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1947, The Crime Club, London
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair-Poor. Jacket: Worn/faded, chipped and worn with some minor damage. Page Condition: yellowed with age. Markings: no markings. Binding: Appears intact but aged. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A masterwork of classic British crime fiction, Black Castle draws readers into a world of shadows, suspense, and sinister intrigue with the assured hand of one of the Golden Age's most celebrated mystery writers. J. Jefferson Farjeon, a prolific and inventive storyteller, constructs a gripping tale centred on a forbidding castle and the dark secrets concealed within its walls. The narrative builds with relentless atmospheric tension, weaving together mystery, danger, and clever detection in the tradition that earned Farjeon widespread praise from contemporaries including Agatha Christie. True to form, Farjeon delivers a plot packed with unexpected twists and morally complex characters, ensuring that the reader's pulse rarely settles. This is an essential title for any admirer of vintage British crime, showcasing why Farjeon's work has endured and found a passionate new audience through modern reprints.