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The Thief in the Night and Other Stories
Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 - Author
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ISBN 9990003896704, ISBN 9788728385869
anglické povídky detektivní povídkyTitle statement The Thief in the Night and Other Stories Main entry-name Wallace, Edgar, 1875-1932 (Author) Publication Saga Egmont 2024 Manufacture Saga Egmont Phys.des. 183 ISBN 9990003896704 9788728385869 Note K DISPOZICI POUZE V ELEKTRONICKÉ PODOBĚ Form, Genre anglické povídky * detektivní povídky Conspect 821.111-3 - Anglická próza, anglicky psaná UDC (0:82-322.4) , 821.111-32 Country Česko Document kind BOOKS Fast-paced and fun, ‘The Thief in the Night and Other Stories’ is a collection of six tales from the pen of one of the 20th Century’s most prolific writers. The title story follows Inspector Jack Danton as he investigates a proliferation of poison pen letters and thefts to and from wealthy young debutantes. Other novelettes, such as ‘Findings are Keepings’ and ‘The Compleat Criminal,’ are laced with Wallace’s trademark wit and critical appraisal of life in the upper echelons during the early 20th century. A superb read for fans of Wallace's body of work. Zdroj anotace: Web obalkyknih.czLoading…
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