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The 12.30 from Croydon

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The 12.30 from Croydon by Freeman Wills Crofts is a gripping crime novel that revolves around a meticulous murder plot. The story unfolds on a flight from Croydon to Paris, where a wealthy industrialist meets an untimely demise. As the investigation progresses, the narrative intricately explores the motivations and machinations behind the crime, drawing the reader into a world of elaborate planning and unforeseen consequences.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic crime novels with a clever twist. It offers a unique perspective by exploring the psychological complexity of a murderer, accompanied by a suspenseful narrative and intricate plotting. You'll likely appreciate its methodical and logical unraveling of the crime, reminiscent of Golden Age detective stories.

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The 12.30 from Croydon

The body of a wealthy retired manufacturer, is found dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. Rather less orthodox is the ensuing flashback seen from the criminal's perspective. An unconventional yet gripping story of intrigue, betrayal, obsession, justification and self-delusion.

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Crofts constructs his alibi with immense elaboration... The story is highly successful, and Mr Crofts is to be congratulated upon his experiment - Dorothy L. Sayers

We begin with a body. Andrew Crowther, a wealthy retired manufacturer, is found dead in his seat on the 12.30 flight from Croydon to Paris. Rather less orthodox is the ensuing flashback in which we live with the killer at every stage, from the first thoughts of murder to the strains and stresses of living with its execution.

Seen from the criminal's perspective, a mild-mannered Inspector by the name of French is simply another character who needs to be dealt with. This is an unconventional yet gripping story of intrigue, betrayal, obsession, justification and self-delusion. And will the killer get away with it?

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712356497

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 July 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The British Library Publishing Division

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

About the Author

Freeman Wills Crofts (1879-1957) was one of the pre-eminent writers in the golden age of British crime fiction. He was the author of more than thirty detective novels, and was greatly acclaimed by peers such as Agatha Christie and Raymond Chandler.

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