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The Division Bell Mystery
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Division Bell Mystery
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Ellen Wilkinson
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Introduction by Martin Edwards
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Preface by Rachel Reeves
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| Series | British Library Crime Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:256 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 190,Width 130 |
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| Category/Genre | Classic crime |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780712352413
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| Classifications | Dewey:823.912 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
British Library Publishing
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| Imprint |
British Library Publishing
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| Publication Date |
10 August 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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.
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