Crime For Christmas
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When the nights grow long and the hearth burns low, what better companion than a collection of sinister tales perfectly suited to the season? Crime for Christmas, edited by Richard Dalby and graced with a foreword by the legendary Peter Cushing OBE, presents a carefully curated anthology of mystery and crime stories woven together by the cold, atmospheric thread of Christmas. The collection draws on the rich Victorian and Edwardian tradition of yuletide ghost and crime tales, gathering works from some of the most celebrated voices in detective and mystery fiction into one essential seasonal volume. Each story chronicles dark deeds and cunning puzzles set against the backdrop of festive cheer, proving that Christmas and crime fiction are far more natural bedfellows than one might expect. With Peter Cushing's elegant foreword lending a note of theatrical gravitas, Dalby's editorial hand is assured and deeply knowledgeable, reflecting his reputation as one of Britain's foremost authorities on vintage mystery and supernatural fiction. For lovers of classic crime who relish a shiver alongside their seasonal warmth, this anthology remains an utterly compelling and atmospheric read.
Author: Richard Dalby
Format: Hardback
Published: 1991, Michael O'Mara Books Limited
Genre: Crime fiction
Condition remarks:
Secondhand book: generally 'Very Good' to 'Excellent'. These are books which may have some slight wear and tear or sun fading on the edges. There may be an inscription at the front.
When the nights grow long and the hearth burns low, what better companion than a collection of sinister tales perfectly suited to the season? Crime for Christmas, edited by Richard Dalby and graced with a foreword by the legendary Peter Cushing OBE, presents a carefully curated anthology of mystery and crime stories woven together by the cold, atmospheric thread of Christmas. The collection draws on the rich Victorian and Edwardian tradition of yuletide ghost and crime tales, gathering works from some of the most celebrated voices in detective and mystery fiction into one essential seasonal volume. Each story chronicles dark deeds and cunning puzzles set against the backdrop of festive cheer, proving that Christmas and crime fiction are far more natural bedfellows than one might expect. With Peter Cushing's elegant foreword lending a note of theatrical gravitas, Dalby's editorial hand is assured and deeply knowledgeable, reflecting his reputation as one of Britain's foremost authorities on vintage mystery and supernatural fiction. For lovers of classic crime who relish a shiver alongside their seasonal warmth, this anthology remains an utterly compelling and atmospheric read.