The Lake District murder
Bude, John, 1901-19572014
Book
First published in the 1930s, this is a classic mystery novel set in the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District. Inspector Meredith is drawn in into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle. Written by Ernest Elmore, under a pseudonym. The Lake District Murder opens with the discovery of a faceless body in an isolated garage, then follows Inspector Meredith through a complex investigation where every clue seems to lead only to another puzzle. Was this a bizarre suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man apparently making plans to flee the country? And what does all this have to do with the newly discovered shady business dealings of the garage? All becomes clear in time, but not before John Bude has led readers through a rousing investigation, full of unexpected twists and turns, set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District. ? ?This newest installment in the British Library Crime Classics series takes readers to the Lake District for a perfect example of the cozy mystery, sure to charm all fans of the genre.
Main title:
The Lake District murder / by John Bude ; with an introduction by Martin Edwards.
Author:
Bude, John, 1901-1957, author
Work:
Imprint:
London : The British Library, 2014.
Collation:
286 pages ; 19 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
Formerly CIP. Uk
ISBN:
9780712357166 (pbk)
Dewey class:
823.912
Language:
English
BRN:
300024