The Lake District Murder by John Bude (English) Paperback Book

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When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide, or something more sinister? A classic mystery novel set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District.

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'Luke flung the light of his torch full onto the face of the immobile figure. Then he had the shock of his life. The man had no face! Where his face should have been was a sort of inhuman, uniform blank!' When a body is found at an isolated garage, Inspector Meredith is drawn into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle: was this a suicide, or something more sinister? Why was the dead man planning to flee the country? And how is this connected to the shady business dealings of the garage? This classic mystery novel is set amidst the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District. It is now republished for the first time since the 1930s.

Notes

First published in the 1930s, this is a classic mystery novel set in the stunning scenery of a small village in the Lake District. Inspector Meredith is drawn in into a complex investigation where every clue leads to another puzzle. Written by Ernest Elmore, under a pseudonym.

Author Biography

John Bude was the pseudonym of Ernest Elmore (1901 - 1957), who wrote thirty crime novels. Elmore was a co-founder of the Crime Writers' Association, and worked in the theatre as a producer and director.

Review

"Bude's books . . . are easy-reading period pieces that deserve to be revived."-- "Literary Review""John Bude is a welcome addition to an exciting explosion of classic crime reprints from a variety of independent presses and the British Library seems to be leading the way in discovering forgotten writers well worth reading. You'd do well to acquaint yourself with his entertaining mysteries."-- "Pretty Sinister Books""Originally published in 1935, Bude's murder mystery remains as intriguing today as it was upon its release almost 80 years ago. Set in the spectacular Lake District, the novel opens with the discovery of a body in a secluded garage. Inspector Meredith then begins what turns into a complicated investigation. In addition to having to find out the identity and motives of the killer, he must determine whether or not the dead man was planning on leaving the country, and if he was connected to the disreputable dealings taking place at the garage. The deeper Meredith delves into the case, the more complicated it becomes. A cast of believable, colorful characters will keep the reader engaged from start to finish."-- "Publishers Weekly"

Review Quote

"Originally published in 1935, Bude's murder mystery remains as intriguing today as it was upon its release almost 80 years ago. Set in the spectacular Lake District, the novel opens with the discovery of a body in a secluded garage. Inspector Meredith then begins what turns into a complicated investigation. In addition to having to find out the identity and motives of the killer, he must determine whether or not the dead man was planning on leaving the country, and if he was connected to the disreputable dealings taking place at the garage. The deeper Meredith delves into the case, the more complicated it becomes. A cast of believable, colorful characters will keep the reader engaged from start to finish."

Details ISBN0712357165 Author John Bude Short Title LAKE DISTRICT MURDER Pages 288 Language English ISBN-10 0712357165 ISBN-13 9780712357166 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2014 Series British Library Crime Classics DEWEY 823.912 Publication Date 2014-03-31 Imprint The British Library Publishing Division Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2014-03-31 AU Release Date 2014-03-31 NZ Release Date 2014-03-31 Publisher British Library Publishing Audience General We've got this

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