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The Burry Man's Day

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Burry Man's Day
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Catriona McPherson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:368
Dimensions(mm): Height 196,Width 130
Category/GenreCrime and mystery
ISBN/Barcode 9781845295929
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint Robinson Publishing
Publication Date 30 August 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The second classic whodunnit starring Dandy Gilver. Summer 1923, and as the village of Queensferry prepares for the annual Ferry Fair and the walk of the Burry Man, feelings are running high. With his pagan greenery, his lucky pennies and the nips of whisky he is treated to wherever he goes, the Burry Man has much to offend stricter souls like the minister or temperance pamphleteer. And then at the Fair, in full view of everyone including Dandy Gilver, invited to hand out the prizes he falls down dead. If he has been poisoned then the list of suspects includes anyone with a bottle of whisky in the house, and, here at Queensferry, that means just about everyone.

Author Biography

Catriona McPherson formerly an English lecturer at Leeds University, lives in Galloway, where she teaches for the Open University and writes. For more about Dandy Gilver and the author see dandygilver.co.uk.

Reviews

Most engaging and ingenious crime-cracker I've met in ages.. - Scotland on Sunday Dandy is alikeable creation, and McPherson a winning writer. - The Herald