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Murder by Matchlight

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Murder by Matchlight by E. C. R. Lorac is a gripping murder mystery set in war-torn London during World War II. The story begins when a man is murdered in the dark of Regent’s Park, witnessed only by the brief flicker of a match. Inspector Macdonald must unravel this atmospheric and cleverly plotted case to apprehend the killer amidst the challenges of the blackout.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to classic British crime novels with a touch of atmospheric wartime London. Its intriguing plot, unexpected twists, and rich setting provide a perfect escape for fans of the golden age of detective fiction.

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Murder by Matchlight

This atmospheric mystery set against the backdrop of 1945 blackout London sees Lorac's CID man MacDonald pit his considerable wits against a host of characterful suspects. Also includes the Lorac short story, 'Permanent Policeman'.

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London, 1945. The capital is shrouded in the darkness of the blackout, and mystery abounds in the parks after dusk.

During a stroll through Regent's Park, Bruce Mallaig witnesses two men acting suspiciously around a footbridge. In a matter of moments, one of them has been murdered; Mallaig's view of the assailant is but a brief glimpse of a ghastly face in the glow of a struck match.

The murderer's noiseless approach and escape seem to defy all logic, and even the victim's identity is quickly thrown into uncertainty. Lorac's shrewd yet personable C.I.D. man MacDonald must set to work once again to unravel this near-impossible mystery.

Murder by Matchlight is a gripping tale where suspense and intrigue rule the London night.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352222

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2018

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 pen name of Edith Caroline Rivett (1894-1958) who was a prolific writer of crime fiction from the 1930s to the 1950s, and a member of the prestigious Detection Club. Her books have been almost entirely neglected since her death, but deserve rediscovery as fine examples of classic British crime fiction in its golden age.

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