Scandal at High Chimneys by John Dickson Carr Paperback Book

Description: Scandal at High Chimneys by John Dickson Carr A master magician . . . King of the Art of Misdirection Agatha Christie FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Matthew Damon was a loving father and a figure of moral rectitude. Why, then, has a rumour of scandal followed him, denying him the knighthood he thought he had earned? Why had he, long ago, repeatedly and alone visited the cells of condemned young women?Behind the discreetly drawn curtains at High Chimneys something sinister lurked. Black-haired Kate and demure Celia were suspect. Brother Victor was distraught. The second Mrs Damon was indiscreet. And murder was done. Faultless puzzle in detection New York Times Book Review Author Biography John Dickson Carr, the master of the locked-room mystery, was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the son of a US Congressman. He studied law in Paris before settling in England where he married an Englishwoman, and he spent most of his writing career living in Great Britain. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Golden Age mystery writers, his work featured apparently impossible crimes often with seemingly supernatural elements. He modelled his affable and eccentric series detective Gideon Fell on G. K. Chesterton, and wrote a number of novels and short stories, including his series featuring Henry Merrivale, under the pseudonym Carter Dickson. He was one of only two Americans admitted to the British Detection club, and was highly praised by other mystery writers. Dorothy L. Sayers said of him that he can create atmosphere with an adjective, alarm with allusion, or delight with a rollicking absurdity. In 1950 he was awarded the first of two prestigious Edgar Awards by the Mystery Writers of America, and was presented with their Grand Master Award in 1963. He died in Greenville, South Carolina in 1977. Promotional A master magician ... King of the Art of Misdirection Agatha Christie Long Description Matthew Damon was a loving father and a figure of moral rectitude. Why, then, has a rumour of scandal followed him, denying him the knighthood he thought he had earned? Why had he, long ago, repeatedly and alone visited the cells of condemned young women?Behind the discreetly drawn curtains at High Chimneys something sinister lurked. Black-haired Kate and demure Celia were suspect. Brother Victor was distraught. The second Mrs Damon was indiscreet. And murder was done. Faultless puzzle in detection New York Times Book Review Promotional "Headline" A master magician . . . King of the Art of Misdirection Agatha Christie Details ISBN1471905330 Author John Dickson Carr Pages 176 Publisher The Murder Room Year 2013 ISBN-10 1471905330 ISBN-13 9781471905339 Format Paperback Publication Date 2013-12-19 Series Murder Room UK Release Date 2013-12-19 Imprint The Murder Room Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.52 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-12-18 AU Release Date 2013-12-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159355727;

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