Waye cecil (19 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Would it interest you to discover the identity of the man who boarded the bus at Piccadilly Circus with Lola Martinaes at about ten o'clock last Friday evening?A woman is found sleeping on a London bus-so deeply asleep, in fact, that she cannot be woken. After being taken to hospital, the woman dies. She is identified as Lola Martinaes, a native of Montedoro-a Central American country whose volatile politics might lead to a world war.There is no apparent evidence of foul play in Lola's death. But the story nonetheless catches the attention of Christopher Perrin, private investigator, especially after he makes the acquaintance of Se or Vincente de Lanate, a Montedorian diplomat. Se or Vincente is certain Lola was murdered and asks Perrin to investigate. More suspicious deaths and disappearances ensue, the sinister circumstances suggesting an international conspiracy. Christopher Perrin soon finds himself playing for the highest stake of all - his life.The Figure of Eight was originally published in 1931. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Tony Medawar.A complicated plot, well-developed and well-written. Times Literary Supplement.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 238 pages. 7.76x5.04x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 217 pages. 7.81x5.06x0.49 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 231 pages. 7.81x5.06x0.53 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 237 pages. 7.81x5.06x0.54 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Zustand: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Herr Berndt leant forward in his chair. 'Have you ever noticed how if one speaks about a thing, one usually hears about it again within a few days 'Christopher Perrin, investigator, is on the track of Duggie the Locksmith, suspected of being behind a major robbery. When he is caught in Belgium, Perrin is astonished and puzzled to see in the crowd a certain Maurus Kaulin, 'one of the most skilful forgers in existence,' whose path Perrin has crossed before.Pike confesses to the robbery, but his journey to Belgium remains unexplained. Perrin, with the help of his old friend, Johann Berndt, formerly Vienna's chief of police, starts to trace what looks suspiciously like an international criminal network. An alluring Hungarian countess, an influential financier and a young Englishwoman become swept up in Perrin's remorseless hunt for the truth, which takes him across Europe before discovering the key to the mystery lies closer to home. Two will die, and Christopher Perrin will risk his life-and his heart.The End of the Chase was originally published in 1932. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Tony Medawar.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A mystery, first published in 1931.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'Terrible disaster at the House of Commons.'Christopher Perrin, investigator, is drawing up a confidential report for a distinguished client, when he is interrupted by Miss Millicent Rushburton, daughter of leading politician Sir Ethelred Rushburton.Miss Rushburton is trying to trace her father's secretary, Cuthbert Solway, who has vanished following a visit to a Harley Street specialist. Perrin contacts his old friend Inspector Philpott, who discovers the missing secretary dead in the grounds of Oldwick Manor. The local doctor examines the body but initially is unable to find any cause of death. Equally baffling is Sir Ethelred's dismissive attitude towards the police investigation.A post mortem concludes that Solway died of an exotic parasitic disease. An astounding development follows and, arguably, one of the most sensational murders in any detective novel of the Golden Age.The Prime Minister's Pencil was originally published in 1933. This new edition features an introduction by crime fiction historian Tony Medawar.…

Zustand: New. KlappentextA mystery, first published in 1933.

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorCecil Waye was a pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street (1884-1964), who, after a distinguished career in the British army, became a prolific writer of detective novels.He produced two long series of novels .

Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorCecil Waye was a pseudonym of Cecil John Charles Street (1884-1964), who, after a distinguished career in the British army, became a prolific writer of detective novels.He produced two long series of novels .

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. First Edition / First Print. Hardback copy in black cloth boards with green lettering to front and spine, no dustjacket. 286pp. Pictorial endpapers. Not library copy, no inscriptions. (32/2).

Third printing of the 1928 first edition. Publisher's original red cloth with black titles to the upper board and spine, in the Abbey illustrated dustwrapper. An excellent near fine copy, the binding square and firm, the cloth bright and fresh. The contents are clean throughout and without inscriptions or stamps. Complete with the very good rubbed and nicked dustwrapper that has a small chip to the top right corner of the spine and remnants of a paper label over the 3/6 printed publisher's price. The artwork is the same as that of the first printing. An attractive example of an uncommon early Dr. Priestley title in dustwrapper. (Hubin). Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.…