The Division Bell - Crime Classics

Informationen zum Autor Ellen Wilkinson (18911947) was a Labour Party politician, who played a prominent role in the Jarrow March and served as Minister of Education from July 1945 until her death. Klappentext 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 mans demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead mans 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 insiders perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire. With an introduction by Martin Edwards and preface by Rachel Reeves MP Zusammenfassung 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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ellen Wilkinson, Wilkinson Ellen
• Con la collaborazione di: Edwards Martin (Introduzione), Reeves Rachel (Prefazione)
• Editore: British Library
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.08.2018
• EAN: 9780712352413
• ISBN: 978-0-7123-5241-3
• Pagine: 256
• Dimensioni: 130 mm x 190 mm x 20 mm
• Serie: British Library Crime Classics; British Library Crime Classics
• Categorie: Narrativa > Gialli; FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General, FICTION / Crime, FICTION / Classics, Classic crime, Classic crime and mystery fiction