Rare books! Murder calls!

Death of a Bookseller by Bernard J. Farmer
Introduction  by Martin Edwards         

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Somewhat dated, quaint even, but a strapping yarn that gave insights into book collectors, the lure of the hunt and the complete lack of integrity for many who are obsessed by collecting those first and rare editions. Death of a Bookseller was first published in 1956. None of it’s allure has been lost.

This was a complex tale. A man, a bookseller, well book runner really,  has been sentenced to death but Sergeant Jack Wigan feels he’s innocent. So working in his own time Wigan persists with the investigation. Only to be stumped time and time again.

There’s the foray into Grimoires. Dark indeed!

There’s some fabulous side alleys to get lost down, and it’s the last minute before all becomes clear.

Once again Martin Edwards’ Introduction highlights Farmer’s writing style and the crime genre development. Illuminating!

I loved this British Crime Classic title, with the gently determined Wigan, and the fascinating journey into Bibliomysteries!

A Poisoned Pen ARC via NetGalley.                                              

Many thanks to the author and publisher.