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In These Names Make Clues by E.C.R. Lorac, a classic whodunit unfolds during a literary-themed party. Attendees assume the identities of famous writers, but when a murder unexpectedly occurs, Detective Inspector Macdonald must unravel the layers of literary clues to identify the killer hidden among them. It's a clever puzzle intertwined with tension and wit that will engage crime and thriller enthusiasts.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a fondness for classic British detective stories filled with clever puzzles and intricate plots. Set in the world of a literary treasure hunt among detectives, it offers a tantalising blend of intellectual challenge and suspense. Perfect for readers who appreciate a carefully crafted mystery with a rich, atmospheric setting.

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These Names Make Clues

Amidst the confusion of too many fake names, clues, ciphers and convoluted alibis, Macdonald and his allies in the CID must unravel a truly tangled case in this metafictional masterpiece, which returns to print for the first time since its publication in 1937.

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Should detectives go to parties? Was it consistent with the dignity of the Yard? The inspector tossed for it—and went.

Chief Inspector Macdonald has been invited to a treasure hunt party at the house of Graham Coombe, the celebrated publisher of Murder by Mesmerism. Despite a handful of misgivings, the inspector joins a guestlist of novelists and thriller writers disguised on the night under literary pseudonyms. The fun comes to an abrupt end, however, when 'Samuel Pepys' is found dead in the telephone room in bizarre circumstances.

Amidst the confusion of too many fake names, clues, ciphers, and convoluted alibis, Macdonald and his allies in the CID must unravel a truly tangled case in this metafictional masterpiece, which returns to print for the first time since its publication in 1937.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712353847

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Martin Edwards

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

About the Author

E.C.R. LORAC was a penname of Edith Caroline Rivett (18941958), who also wrote as Carol Carnac. She was a prolific author of Golden Age mysteries publishing over 60 novels throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s. She was also a member of the famous Detection Club. Her books include Crossed Skis, Checkmate to Murder and Murder by Matchlight, all available as British Library Crime Classics.

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