FICTION / Thriller & (Cozy) Crime

Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries

Michael Sims, Various authors

A scintillating and unusual anthology of lost treasures from the timeless murder mystery genre

Paperback

ISBN: 9780143137535

RRP: 99,00 lei 79,20 lei

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Descriere

For The Penguin Book of Murder Mysteries, writer and anthologist Michael Sims did not summon the usual suspects. He sought the unfamiliar, the unjustly forgotten, and little-known gems by writers from outside the genre. This historical tour of one of our most popular literary categories includes stories never-before reprinted, features rebellious early "lady detectives", and spotlights former stars of the crime field. For twenty-first century connoisseurs of crime, The Penguin Books of Murder Mysteries celebrates how the nineteenth century added a fierce modern twist to the ancient theme of bloody murder.

Detalii

Editura: Penguin Classics
An apariție: 2024
Nr. pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 20 x 13 cm

Recenzii

"Vintage gems. . . . Overlooked and underappreciated mystery stories from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries."
--Sarah Weinman, The New York Times Book Review

"Stellar collection of 13 classic stories from lesser-known authors. . . . Throughout, Sims's choices, which showcase his encyclopedic knowledge of mystery fiction, range from good to great, and place welcome focus on the historic contributions of women to the genre. Even the most well-read mystery fans have good reason to check this out."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Little-known whodunits, several of them published long before Sherlock Holmes first appeared...Sims is a kind of literary archaeologist, unearthing half-buried treasure."
--Michael Dirda, Washington Post

"A must-read for any classic murder mystery fan."
--Town & Country