Death in Fancy Dress - (British Library Crime Classics) by Anthony Gilbert (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br> "The British Secret Service, working to uncover a large-scale blackmail ring and catch its mastermind 'The Spider,' find themselves at the country residence Feltham Abbey, where a fancy-dress ball is in full swing. In the chaos of celebration, Sir Ralph Feltham is discovered dead and Tony, a bewildered yet curious guest, sets out to make sense of the night's activities as well as the motives of the other benevolent-appearing partygoers. This classic country house mystery, first published in 1933, contrasts the frivolities of the English upper classes with the impact of the First World War"<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>Discover the captivating treasures buried in the British Library's archives. Largely inaccessible to the public until now, these enduring crime classics were written in the golden age of mysteries.</strong></p><p><strong>At a soirée like this, anyone can be the life--or death--of the party</strong></p><p>The British Secret Service, working to uncover a large-scale blackmail ring and catch its mysterious mastermind 'The Spider', find themselves at the country residence Feltham Abbey where a fancy-dress ball is in full swing.</p><p>In the tumult of revelry, Sir Ralph Feltham is found dead. Not the atmosphere bewildered guest Tony was expecting, he sets out make sense of the night's activities and the motives of the other guests. Among them is Hilary, an independently minded socialite still in her costume of vivid silk pyjamas and accompanying teddy bear.</p><p><strong>This country house British mystery contrasts the splendours and frivolities of the English upper classes with the sombre over-hang of the First World War and the irresistible complications of deadly familial relationships.</strong></p><p><strong>Includes an introduction by Martin Edwards and featuring the short stories 'Horseshoes for Luck' and 'The Cockroach and the Tortoise'</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>" Retro fans rejoice." - <strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em></strong><br><br>"In this standout entry in the British Library Crime Classics series from Gilbert... The ingenious story line is enhanced by ample doses of wit." - <strong><em>Publishers Weekly</em></strong><br>
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