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Lädt ... Quick Curtain (1934)von Alan Melville
   Books Read in 2017 (3,949) Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch.   ) fernandie | Sep 15, 2022 |  Moreover, Melville had me nodding like a fool till the very last (except the confusingly explained bullet theory). He spared nobody in this novel. The reader, along with his protagonists, have their convictions and hubris destroyed when he reveals, in the ultimate chapter, that this indeed is a quintessential crime novel with twists and turns that are as ridiculous as they are entertaining. (  )1  Toshi_P | May 6, 2022 | Although I finished the book I did find the writing style quite irritating. A NetGalley Book (  ) Vesper1931 | Jul 29, 2021 | ) Paul_S | Dec 23, 2020 | ) BrokenTune | May 26, 2020 | keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
Gehört zu VerlagsreihenBritish Library Crime Classics (Novel)
Classic Literature.
Fiction.
Mystery.
Historical Fiction.
HTML: Mystery crime fiction written in the Golden Age of Murder "Melville's jaunty, chatty tone gives us an insider's look at everyone connected to the theater world, including critics who recycle their reviews." â??Booklist 'Don't talk bunk!' said Mr Douglas. 'You can't carry on with the show with a man dying on stage. Drop the curtain!' When Douglas B. Douglasâ??leading light of the London theatreâ??premieres his new musical extravaganza, Blue Music, he is sure the packed house will be dazzled by the performance. What he couldn't predict is the death of his star, Brandon Baker, on stage in the middle of Act 2. Soon another member of the cast is found dead, and it seems to be a straightforward case of murder followed by suicide. Inspector Wilson of Scotland Yardâ??who happens to be among the audienceâ??soon discovers otherwise. Together with Derek, his journalist son, Wilson takes charge of proceedings in his own inimitable way. This is a witty, satirical novel from the golden age of British crime fiction between the world wars. It is long overdue for rediscovery and this new edition includes an informative introduction by Martin Edwards, author of The Golden Age Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)823.912Literature English & Old English literatures English fiction Modern Period 1901-1999 1901-1945Klassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.47)
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