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      Death of a Bookseller

      by Bernard J. Farmer
      Published
      Jul 2021
      Main Genre
      Mystery Mystery
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      288
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      "Those who treasure books won't want to miss this." — Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

      "A welcome pleasure for fans of classic British mysteries." — Kirkus Reviews

      An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's book-collecting friend is murdered.

      To solve the mystery of why the victim was killed, and which of his rare books was taken, Wigan dives into the world of 'runners' and book collectors, where avid agents will gladly cut you for a first edition and then offer you a lift home afterwards. This adventurous mystery, which combines exuberant characters with a wonderfully realised depiction of the second-hand book market, is sure to delight bibliophiles and classic crime enthusiasts alike.

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      Historical Historical Mystery Mystery

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      First Edition Jul 2021 British Library Publishing ISBN13 9780712353281 ISBN10 0712353283
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      Mar 2024 Ulverscroft Large Print ISBN13 9781444850918 ISBN10 1444850911
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