Death of Anton (British Library Crime Classics #0)

By: Martin Edwards and Alan Melville

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Synopsis: Seven Bengal tigers are the star attraction of Carey's Circus. Their trainer is the fearless Anton, whose work demands absolute fitness and the steadiest of nerves. When Anton is found lying dead in the tigers' cage, it seems that he has lost control and been mauled by the tigers - but Detective-Inspector Minto of Scotland Yard is not convinced. Minto's investigations lead him deep into the circus world of tents and caravans, clowns and acrobats, human and animal performers. No one is above suspicion. Carey, the circus-owner with a secret to hide; Dodo, the clown whose costume is scratched as if by a claw; and Lorimer, the trapeze artist jealous of his flirtatious wife - all come under Minto's scrutiny as the mystery deepens. This amusing and light-hearted novel from the golden age of British crime writing has long been neglected, and this new edition will help to restore Melville's reputation as an author of extremely entertaining detective fiction.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781464208737
Related ISBNs:: 9781464208720
Publisher:: Poisoned Pen Press, Inc.
Date of Addition:: 01/16/19
Copyrighted By:: Alan Melville, Martin Edwards
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Animals, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.