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Murder in the Telephone Exchange

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In Murder in the Telephone Exchange by June Wright, readers are thrust into a mysterious crime within a bustling Melbourne telephone exchange during the 1940s. The protagonist, an operator at the exchange, becomes an amateur sleuth as she seeks to uncover the identity of the murderer. As she navigates a web of secrets and deception, the novel combines suspense with an authentic portrayal of post-war Australian society.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by vintage crime mysteries featuring smart and determined female protagonists. Set in the bustling backdrop of a 1940s Melbourne telephone exchange, it combines clever plotting with a rich, atmospheric setting that will draw you into its intriguing world.

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Murder in the Telephone Exchange

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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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781891241376

Publisher: Verse Chorus Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 August 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Verse Chorus Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 370g

Pages: 330

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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