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The Division Bell Mystery

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Division Bell Mystery
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Ellen Wilkinson
Introduction by Martin Edwards
Preface by Rachel Reeves
SeriesBritish Library Crime Classics
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 130
Category/GenreClassic crime
ISBN/Barcode 9780712352413
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher British Library Publishing
Imprint British Library Publishing
Publication Date 10 August 2018
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

`Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.' A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter. Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.

Author Biography

Ellen Wilkinson (1891-1947) was a Labour Party politician, who played a prominent role in the Jarrow March and served as Minister of Education from July 1945 until her death.