The Division Bell Mystery

Name: The Division Bell Mystery
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780712352413
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By Ellen Wilkinson

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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The Division Bell Mystery by Ellen Wilkinson takes readers into the intriguing world of British politics during the interwar period. When a financier is found dead in a locked room at the Houses of Parliament, parliamentary private secretary Robert West is plunged into a web of complex political manoeuvring, secrets, and mystery. As he investigates, West must navigate through political intrigue to uncover the truth behind the suspicious death.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic crime tales set in intriguing political environments. Featuring a gripping mystery within the halls of British politics, it interweaves suspense and historical detail, offering a captivating blend of intrigue, deduction, and a glimpse into the world of Westminster in the 1930s.

The Division Bell Mystery

Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.

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Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot. A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth.

Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352413

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Contributors:

Introduction by Martin Edwards
Preface by Rachel Reeves

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 256

Collections

Crime & Thriller Ellen Wilkinson Fiction General Fiction Series: British Library Crime Classics

About the Author

Ellen Wilkinson (1891-1947) was a Labour Party politician, who played a prominent role in the Jarrow March and served as Minister of Education from July 1945 until her death.