The Lost Gallows, 9781728219882
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Fog, folklore, and fear: a hunt for a phantom hangman’s truth.
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The Lost Gallows

A London Mystery

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    288 pages

  • Release Date

    6 April 2021

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Summary

“Carr (1906-1977) is at the top of his game in this taut whodunit first published in 1931.”–Publishers Weekly, Starred review

The British Library resurfaces an early gem from one of the great writers of the Golden Age of classic crime fiction.

As the thick, autumnal fog chokes the capital, within the fire-lit lounge of London’s notorious Brimstone Club a bizarre tale is being spun for Inspector Bencolin and his friend Jeff Marle. A member of the club has been sent a m…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781728219882
ISBN-10:1728219884
Author:John Dickson Carr, Martin Edwards
Publisher:Poisoned Pen Press
Imprint:Poisoned Pen Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:6 April 2021
Weight:249g
Dimensions:203mm x 132mm x 23mm
Series:British Library Crime Classics
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Critics Review

“Carr (1906-1977) is at the top of his game in this taut whodunit first published in 1931…The British Library Crime Classics series has unearthed another worthy golden age puzzle.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Reviews

About The Author

John Dickson Carr

John Dickson Carr (November 30, 1906 - February 27, 1977) was a hugely popular and prolific author of crime fiction, regarded as one of the finest writers of ‘Golden Age’ mysteries. He was one of only two Americans ever admitted to the Detection Club, a prestigious honor amongst writers.

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