Items related to Why Shoot a Butler?: A gripping classic murder mystery
Synopsis
It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Author of over fifty books, Georgette Heyer is the best-known and best-loved of all historical novelists, who made the Regency period her own. Her first novel, The Black Moth, published in 1921, was written at the age of seventeen to amuse her convalescent brother; her last was My Lord John. Although most famous for her historical novels, she also wrote eleven detective stories. Georgette Heyer died in 1974 at the age of seventy-one.
From the Back Cover
It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets.
'Miss Heyer's characters and dialogue are a delight' Dorothy L. Sayers
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for Why Shoot a Butler?: A gripping classic murder mystery
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?: A gripping classic murder mystery
Published by
Cornerstone, United Kingdom, London, 2007
ISBN 10: 0099493721
ISBN 13: 9780099493723
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001288025
Quantity: 9 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9780099493723
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780099493723
Quantity: 3 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc. Seller Inventory # 00089283130
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Why Shoot a Butler? (Paperback)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Georgette Heyer's brilliant and highly acclaimed series of detective novels, now in a handsome new packageIt is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets. It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780099493723
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: New. It is a complete mystery why anyone would choose to murder the trusted old butler of Norton Manor. Barrister turned amateur detective, Frank Amberley, has reason to suspect that the shooting involves the nervy young lady discovered at the scene of the crime, a snooping gentleman in the halls of Greythorne and then a second dead body. A dramatic tale of upstairs, downstairs and family secrets. Seller Inventory # LU-9780099493723
Quantity: 9 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 38604376-20
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 46787917-75
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 15393837-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Why Shoot a Butler?
Seller: Hamelyn, Madrid, M, Spain
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Condition: Aceptable. : En una noche oscura, a lo largo de un camino rural solitario, el abogado Frank Amberley se detiene para ayudar a una joven en apuros y descubre un coche deportivo con un cadáver detrás del volante. La chica protesta por su inocencia, y Amberley la cree, al menos hasta que se ve envuelto en el misterio y las pistas que incriminan a Shirley Brown comienzan a sumarse. En un misterio de asesinato en una casa de campo inglesa con un giro, es el mayordomo quien es la víctima, cada pista complica el rompecabezas, y la policía torpe es bien intencionada pero está completamente desconcertada. Afortunadamente, al descubrir a un asesino desesperado, el detective aficionado Amberley es tan brillante como arrogante, pero esta vez no está seguro de querer saber la verdad. EAN: 9780099493723 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Otros Título: Why Shoot a Butler? Autor: Georgette Heyer Editorial: Arrow Idioma: en Páginas: 352 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-06-24-ae59d47d
Quantity: 1 available