Seven Suspects: A Sir John Appleby Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic British murder mystery, Seven Suspects introduces readers to Sir John Appleby, the razor-sharp detective who would become one of crime fiction's most enduring creations. Set within the cloistered walls of an Oxford college, the novel chronicles the murder of the university's president and the ensuing investigation that casts suspicion over seven members of the academic community. Michael Innes brings his trademark wit and erudition to the proceedings, crafting a puzzle that is as intellectually stimulating as it is suspenseful. Rich with donnish humour and literary allusion, the narrative presents a locked-room scenario that demands both logical precision and an appreciation for the absurdities of academic life. First published in 1936, it stands as a landmark of the Golden Age detective tradition.
Author: Michael Innes
Format: Paperback
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A classic British murder mystery, Seven Suspects introduces readers to Sir John Appleby, the razor-sharp detective who would become one of crime fiction's most enduring creations. Set within the cloistered walls of an Oxford college, the novel chronicles the murder of the university's president and the ensuing investigation that casts suspicion over seven members of the academic community. Michael Innes brings his trademark wit and erudition to the proceedings, crafting a puzzle that is as intellectually stimulating as it is suspenseful. Rich with donnish humour and literary allusion, the narrative presents a locked-room scenario that demands both logical precision and an appreciation for the absurdities of academic life. First published in 1936, it stands as a landmark of the Golden Age detective tradition.