The Division Bell Mystery
Ellen Wilkinson (author), Martin Edwards (author of introduction), Rachel Reeves (author of preface)
Paperback Published on: 10/08/2018
Price: £9.99
Synopsis
'Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.'
A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.
Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament. Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.
Publisher information
- Publisher: British Library Publishing
- ISBN: 9780712352413
- Number of pages: 256
- Dimensions: 190 x 130 mm
- Languages: English
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A 1932 mystery set in the Houses of Parliament; intriguing and exciting
This is a British Library Crime Classic with rare distinction; its author, Ellen Wilkinson, was one of the earliest women MPs in the House of Commons, and ... READ MORE
An engaging, Golden Age mystery
A wealthy American financier is found shot dead, alone in a room. Initial thoughts are that he killed himself but parliamentary private secretary Robert We... READ MORE