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The Murders in Praed Street: A Positronic Book
Paperback
Publisher Price: $19.99
ISBN13: 9781515467885
Publisher: Positronic Publishing
Published: Sep 13 2025
Pages: 192
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.41 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Murders in Praed Street is one of the most celebrated Golden Age detective novels by John Rhode-the pen name of prolific mystery writer Cecil Street. Featuring his brilliant and unflappable sleuth Dr. Lancelot Priestley, this classic British whodunit delivers all the intrigue, atmosphere, and puzzle-plotting that defined the Golden Age of mystery fiction. When a series of baffling murders disturbs the quiet respectability of London's Praed Street, the case seems beyond the reach of the police. Enter Dr. Priestley, a master of logic and deduction, who unravels the sinister clues hidden in the shadows of fog-bound gas lamps. As the body count rises, readers are drawn into a web of London crime, red herrings, and psychological suspense, culminating in a solution both ingenious and unexpected.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Margery Allingham, this vintage detective story combines the charm of the 1920s British mystery novel with the timeless appeal of a classic whodunit. With its atmospheric London setting, mysterious murders, and unforgettable detective hero, The Murders in Praed Street remains a must-read for lovers of Golden Age crime fiction.
Step into the mist, follow the trail of clues, and discover why John Rhode was one of the most admired voices of the Golden Age of detective fiction.
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