The Murder of My Aunt

Name: The Murder of My Aunt
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780712352802
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By Richard Hull

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull is a classic crime novel set in a small Welsh village. It follows Edward Powell, an eccentric and lazy man with a strong dislike for his overbearing Aunt Mildred, who controls his finances. The story unfolds as Edward concocts various schemes to rid himself of her, blending dark humour with suspense.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a fan of classic British crime novels with a twist of dark humour. This quirky and unconventional tale offers a delightful mix of wry wit and suspense as it explores the intricate details of a family murder plot. Perfect for readers who appreciate clever storytelling and surprising turns.

The Murder of My Aunt

A darkly humorous depiction of fraught family ties, The Murder of My Aunt was first published in 1934.

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I should be very much happier if she were dead.

Edward Powell lives with his Aunt Mildred in the Welsh town of Lywll. His aunt thinks Lywll is an idyllic place to live, but Edward loathes the countryside — and thinks the company even worse. In fact, Edward has decided to murder his aunt.

A darkly humorous depiction of fraught family ties, The Murder of My Aunt was first published in 1934.

Series: British Library Crime Classics

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The Murder of My Aunt by Richard Hull is celebrated for its clever and darkly humorous take on the crime thriller genre. Readers appreciate the engaging and witty narrative, along with the unique perspective of an anti-hero protagonist whose bungling attempts at plotting murder provide both tension and amusement. The book is often praised for its sardonic tone and inventive storytelling.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780712352802

Publisher: British Library Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Library Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Richard Hull Series: British Library Crime Classics

About the Author

Richard Hull (1896-1973) was a chartered accountant who later became a notable writer of detective novels. This is the first of Hull's titles to be published in the British Library Crime Classics series.