Items related to Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks)
Chandos is thrown out of Oxford for 'beating up some Communists', and on return from vacation in Biarritz he witnesses a murder. Teaming up at his London club with friend Jonathan Mansel, a stratagem is devised to catch the killer.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Born Cecil William Mercer into a middle class Victorian family with many Victorian skeletons in the closet, including the conviction for embezzlement from a law firm and subsequent suicide of his great-uncle, Yates' parents somehow scraped together enough money to send him to Harrow. The son of a solicitor, he qualified as a barrister whilst still finding timeto contribute stories to the Windsor Magazine. After the first world war hegave up legal work in favour of writing, which had become his great passion, and completed somethirty books. These rangedfrom light- hearted farce to adventure thrillers. For the former, he created the 'Berry' books which established Yates' reputation as a writer of witty, upper-crust romances. For the latter, he created ther character Richard Chandos, who recounts the adventures of Jonah Mansel, a classic gentleman sleuth. As a consequence of his education and experience, Yates' books feature the genteel life, a nostalgic glimpse at Edwardian decadence and a number of swindling solicitors. In his hey day, and as testament to hisfine writing, Dornford Yates' work was placed in the bestseller list. Indeed, 'Berry' is one of the great comic creations of twentieth century fiction; the 'Chandos' titles also beingsuccessfully adapted for television. Along with Sapper and John Buchan, Yates dominated the adventure book market of the inter war years. Finding the English climate utterly unbearable, Yates chose to live in the French Pyrenees for eighteen years, before moving on to Rhodesia where he died in 1960. 'Mr Yates can be recommended to anyone who thinks the British take themselves too seriously.' - Punch 'We appreciate fine writing when we come across it, and a wit that is ageless united to a courtesy that is extinct'-Cyril Connolly
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherEveryman Ltd
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0460022482
- ISBN 13 9780460022484
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages192
- EditorSharpe Tom
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Blind Corner
Published by
J.M. Dent & Sons
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0460022482
ISBN 13: 9780460022484
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.31. Seller Inventory # G0460022482I4N00
Buy Used
£ 6.31
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks)
Published by
J.M. Dent & Sons
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0460022482
ISBN 13: 9780460022484
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR001354646
Buy Used
£ 2.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks)
Published by
J.M. Dent & Sons
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0460022482
ISBN 13: 9780460022484
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 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 # GOR003531089
Buy Used
£ 2.48
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks) 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 # 7719-9780460022484
Buy Used
£ 7.30
Convert currency
Stock Image
Blind Corner (Everyman Paperbacks)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. 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 # 6545-9780460022484
Buy Used
£ 7.30
Convert currency
Blind Corner
Published by
J.M. Dent & Sons
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0460022482
ISBN 13: 9780460022484
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Classic Thrillers - published 1983, reprinted 1985 - good condition - tanned pages and cover / spine faded - see photos MESSAGE FROM LENNON BOOKS (A) Postage costs are estimates only - prices may decrease / increase depending on the order. Prices outside of Europe / Worldwide Postage costs will be advised on confirmation of order. All orders are shipped via with Royal Mail and a proof of postage can be provided. Tracked orders can be requested. (B) If you think that this book is over your price limit then please email me with your proposed price, we will discuss offers on all of our books. (C) Books are sold as seen in the photos with an as accurate description as possible, please request more photos if required. Seller Inventory # 000691
Buy Used
£ 4
Convert currency