Murder by the Seaside

Ten Classic Crime Stories for Summer

Cecily Gayford

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01 November 2022

Fiction & Literature; Classic crime

It's the height of summer. As the heat shimmers on the streets and ice cream melts onto sticky fingers, tempers begin to rise and old grudges surface. From Cornish beaches to the French Riviera, it's not just a holiday that's on people's minds ... it's murder.

In the 10 classic stories in Murder by the Seaside, you'll find mysteries and mayhem aplenty. So grab the sunscreen and head down to the beach - if you dare!

Contributors include:

1.   Arthur Conan Doyle
2.   Cyril Hare
3. John Dickson Carr
4. G K Chesterton
5. Anthony Berkeley
6. Michael Innes
7. Gladys Mitchell
8.   R Austin Freeman
9.   G D H & M Cole
10. Edmund Crispin

Edited by: Cecily Gayford
Imprint: Profile
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 128mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 196g
ISBN: 9781800810631
ISBN 10: 1800810636
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Cecily Gayford studied English at the University of Oxford, where she wrote her thesis on the 'Golden Age' detective stories of the 1930s and 1940s. Now a Publishing Director, she has worked at Profile Books for ten years.