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A period detective novel which centres round the nineteenth century world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing.
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'The Detective Wore Silk Drawers will establish the historical thriller as securely as Mrs Christie established her own particular brand of whodunit' (Smith's Trade News)
'A gorgeous piece of period reconstruction . . . worked into an exciting plot' (Daily Telegraph)
'A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict' (Los Angeles Times)
'Once in a while a writer enters the scene with a new slant on crime and Peter Lovesey has concocted such a tale with assurance and skill' (Scotsman)
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'A gorgeous piece of period reconstruction . . . worked into an exciting plot' (Daily Telegraph)
'A rich and unusual mystery, with suspense enough for the most confirmed addict' (Los Angeles Times)
'Once in a while a writer enters the scene with a new slant on crime and Peter Lovesey has concocted such a tale with assurance and skill' (Scotsman)
A reissue from the delighful Sergeant Cribb series, set in Victorian London
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- PublisherMacmillan
- Publication date1971
- ISBN 10 0333125789
- ISBN 13 9780333125786
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages192
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1971. EX-LIBRARY with usual stamps & markings but no pages removed. Unclipped (with revised publisher price sticker over) D/J is in protective cover so in great condition with no marking just small sellotape mark to flaps. The lightly tanned pages have occasional usage marks/creases but perfectly readable. Solid copy in cracking D/J. If you have any queries please contact me by e-mail. Images of items also available on request. We endeavour to send orders as quickly as possible & in most cases are sent by first available post 6 days a week. (2,7-380). Seller Inventory # D7-K0ZK-GTCW
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