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Seven Dead

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Seven Dead by J. Jefferson Farjeon is a gripping crime novel where the discovery of seven dead bodies in a locked room aboard a yacht sets off a complex investigation. The story follows a determined detective as he unravels a web of secrets, deceit, and unexpected connections in pursuit of the truth. The narrative, filled with suspense and intricate plotting, keeps readers guessing until the very end.
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This crime & thriller book may appeal to you if you enjoy classic detective stories with intense atmosphere and intriguing plot twists. Set in an era rich with mystery and suspense, it delves into a perplexing case that will keep you guessing until the very last page. Fans of vintage crime fiction and elaborate whodunits might find this tale especially captivating.

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Seven Dead

While hunting for silverware to steal, amateur thief Ted Lyte stumbles upon a locked room containing seven dead bodies.Seven Dead is an atmospheric crime novel first published in 1939.

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Ted Lyte, an amateur thief, has chosen an isolated house by the coast for his first robbery. But Haven House is no ordinary country home. While hunting for silverware to steal, Ted stumbles upon a locked room containing seven dead bodies.

Detective Inspector Kendall takes on the case with the help of passing yachtsman Thomas Hazeldean. The search for the house's absent owners brings Hazeldean across the Channel to Boulogne, where he finds more than one motive to stay and investigate.

Seven Dead is an atmospheric crime novel first published in 1939.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712356886

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 September 2017

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

J. Jefferson Farjeon (1883-1955) was the author of more than sixty crime and thriller novels. His work was highly acclaimed in his day; Dorothy L. Sayers wrote that 'Jefferson Farjeon is quite unsurpassed for creepy skill in mysterious adventures'. Farjeon is now best known as the author of Number Seventeen, a play that was adapted for the big screen by Alfred Hitchcock. His Christmas crime novel, Mystery in White, was republished by the British Library in 2014, with Thirteen Guests and The Z Murders following in 2015.

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