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Murder in the Telephone Exchange
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A Rediscovered Queen of Australian Crime Melbourne-born June Wright made quite a splash with the publication of her debut novel, Murder in the Telephone Exchange, in 1948.
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First published in 1948, when it was the best-selling mystery of the year in the author's native Australia, Murder in the Telephone Exchange stars feisty young operator Maggie Byrnes.
When one of her more unpopular colleagues is murdered—her head bashed in with a 'buttinsky,' a piece of equipment used to listen in on phone calls—Maggie resolves to turn sleuth.
Narrated with verve and wit, this is a whodunit in the tradition of Dorothy L. Sayers and Daphne du Maurier. By turns entertaining and suspenseful, it builds to a gripping climax.
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Murder in the Telephone Exchange is praised for its classic mystery style, likened to Georgette Heyer's works with its clever sleuth. It offers an engaging glimpse into the past through its detailed narrative, lively characters, and inventive plot.
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ISBN: 9781891241376
Publisher: Verse Chorus Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2014
Country: United States
Imprint: Verse Chorus Press
Audience: General / adult
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Width: 134.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 370g
Pages: 330
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About the Author
June Wright (19192012) was born in Melbourne, Australia, and in her lifetime published six mystery novels, beginning with Murder in the Telephone Exchange in 1948.
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