The Widow Of Bath
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. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but shows age-related wear. Page Condition: Likely yellowed given age; clipped fep. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A masterwork of post-war British crime fiction, The Widow of Bath is a sharp and atmospheric mystery by Margot Bennett, a criminally underrated voice in the golden age of detective writing. The novel centres on the glamorous and enigmatic widow, whose presence in a quiet English town sets off a chain of suspicion, seduction, and murder. Bennett writes with a wit and sophistication that draws inevitable comparisons to Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, weaving a plot that is both elegantly constructed and psychologically astute. Published originally in 1952, the narrative uncovers the dark secrets lurking beneath respectable facades, delivered with a dry, ironic humour that keeps the reader thoroughly off-balance. Bennett's talent for complex, morally ambiguous characters and her incisive social observation make this a standout of mid-century crime writing.
Author: Margot Bennett
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, -
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Fair. Jacket: Worn/faded, with some chipping and wear to edges and corners. No major tears but shows age-related wear. Page Condition: Likely yellowed given age; clipped fep. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact.
A masterwork of post-war British crime fiction, The Widow of Bath is a sharp and atmospheric mystery by Margot Bennett, a criminally underrated voice in the golden age of detective writing. The novel centres on the glamorous and enigmatic widow, whose presence in a quiet English town sets off a chain of suspicion, seduction, and murder. Bennett writes with a wit and sophistication that draws inevitable comparisons to Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh, weaving a plot that is both elegantly constructed and psychologically astute. Published originally in 1952, the narrative uncovers the dark secrets lurking beneath respectable facades, delivered with a dry, ironic humour that keeps the reader thoroughly off-balance. Bennett's talent for complex, morally ambiguous characters and her incisive social observation make this a standout of mid-century crime writing.