Death in Captivity

A Second World War Mystery
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Death in Captivity by Michael Gilbert is a gripping crime novel set in an Italian prisoner of war camp during World War II. The story follows the discovery of a body in a concealed tunnel, triggering a suspenseful investigation amidst the backdrop of war. As tensions rise and trust wavers among the prisoners, the stakes of solving the mystery become life-or-death.
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If you enjoy a gripping mystery set against the backdrop of a World War II prisoner-of-war camp, this crime thriller offers a fascinating look into espionage, intrigue, and human resilience. You'll be captivated by the tension of a locked-room murder mystery within a high-stakes environment. Michael Gilbert crafts a narrative that combines suspense with historical detail, making it a thrilling read for fans of classic whodunnits.

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Death in Captivity

This classic locked-room mystery with a closed circle of suspects is woven together with a thrilling story of escape from an Italian POW camp, as the Second World War nears its endgame and a handful of British prisoners prepare to flee into the Italian countryside.

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A man is found dead in an escape tunnel in an Italian prisoner-of-war camp. Did he die in an accidental collapse β€” or was this murder? Captain Henry 'Cuckoo' Goyles, master tunneller and amateur detective, takes up the case.

This classic locked-room mystery with a closed circle of suspects is woven together with a thrilling story of escape from the camp, as the Second World War nears its endgame and the British prisoners prepare to flee into the Italian countryside.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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Death in Captivity by Michael Gilbert is praised for its intriguing plot and skilful storytelling, making it a delightful read for crime and thriller enthusiasts. The Daily Telegraph regards any work by Gilbert as a treat, suggesting his ability to captivate readers with well-crafted narratives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352130

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 February 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Martin Edwards

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

About the Author

Michael Gilbert (1912-2006), a founding member of the Crime Writers' Association, wrote thrillers, police procedurals and espionage novels that rank among the highest and most varied achievements of British crime writing in the second half of the twentieth century.

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