A Stone For His Head
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
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Condition remarks: boards - good. binding - tight.
A classic work of British detective fiction, A Stone for His Head presents one of Belton Cobb's characteristically methodical murder mysteries, guided by the steady hand of his series detective, Superintendent Cheviot Burmann. The narrative chronicles the investigation of a suspicious death, weaving together a cast of credible suspects and carefully planted clues in the tradition of the golden age whodunit. Cobb's prose maintains a measured, procedural tone that rewards attentive readers who enjoy piecing together evidence alongside the detective. With its English setting and genteel atmosphere, the novel illustrates Cobb's talent for constructing tightly plotted puzzles that deliver a satisfying resolution without sacrificing character or credibility.
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: boards - good. binding - tight.
A classic work of British detective fiction, A Stone for His Head presents one of Belton Cobb's characteristically methodical murder mysteries, guided by the steady hand of his series detective, Superintendent Cheviot Burmann. The narrative chronicles the investigation of a suspicious death, weaving together a cast of credible suspects and carefully planted clues in the tradition of the golden age whodunit. Cobb's prose maintains a measured, procedural tone that rewards attentive readers who enjoy piecing together evidence alongside the detective. With its English setting and genteel atmosphere, the novel illustrates Cobb's talent for constructing tightly plotted puzzles that deliver a satisfying resolution without sacrificing character or credibility.
