Bony And The Black Virgin
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight.
A classic entry in Arthur Upfield's beloved Australian mystery series, Bony and the Black Virgin chronicles the investigations of Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte — known as Bony — a half-Aboriginal sleuth whose unparalleled tracking skills and deep connection to the Australian outback make him one of crime fiction's most distinctive heroes. Set against the vast, sun-scorched landscape of inland Australia, the novel uncovers the mystery surrounding a disappearance near a brooding geological formation known as the Black Virgin, weaving together elements of Aboriginal lore, remote wilderness, and human intrigue. Upfield masterfully illustrates the tension between modern law enforcement and ancient knowledge, giving Bony a unique investigative edge that sets the series apart from conventional detective fiction. Written with atmospheric precision and a quiet, methodical suspense, the narrative draws readers deep into the rhythms of the Australian bush while delivering a thoroughly satisfying whodunit.
Author: Arthur Upfield
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, Heinemann
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight.
A classic entry in Arthur Upfield's beloved Australian mystery series, Bony and the Black Virgin chronicles the investigations of Detective Inspector Napoleon Bonaparte — known as Bony — a half-Aboriginal sleuth whose unparalleled tracking skills and deep connection to the Australian outback make him one of crime fiction's most distinctive heroes. Set against the vast, sun-scorched landscape of inland Australia, the novel uncovers the mystery surrounding a disappearance near a brooding geological formation known as the Black Virgin, weaving together elements of Aboriginal lore, remote wilderness, and human intrigue. Upfield masterfully illustrates the tension between modern law enforcement and ancient knowledge, giving Bony a unique investigative edge that sets the series apart from conventional detective fiction. Written with atmospheric precision and a quiet, methodical suspense, the narrative draws readers deep into the rhythms of the Australian bush while delivering a thoroughly satisfying whodunit.