The Division Bell Mystery

Ellen Wilkinson, Martin Edwards, Rachel Reeves

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British Library Publishing
10 August 2018

Fiction & Literature; Classic crime

Series: British Library Crime Classics

`Through the double clamour of Big Ben and the shrill sound of the bell rang a revolver shot.'

A financier is found shot in the House of Commons. Suspecting foul play, Robert West, a parliamentary private secretary, takes on the role of amateur sleuth. Used to turning a blind eye to covert dealings, West must now uncover the shocking secret behind the man's demise, amid distractions from the press and the dead man's enigmatic daughter.

Originally published in 1932, this was the only mystery novel to be written by Ellen Wilkinson, one of the first women to be elected to Parliament.

Wilkinson offers a unique insider's perspective of political scandal, replete with sharp satire.

By: Ellen Wilkinson
Preface by: Rachel Reeves
Introduction by: Martin Edwards
Imprint: British Library Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 190mm, Width: 130mm,
ISBN: 9780712352413
ISBN 10: 0712352414
Series: British Library Crime Classics
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 10 August 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ellen Wilkinson (1891-1947) was a Labour Party politician, who played a prominent role in the Jarrow March and served as Minister of Education from July 1945 until her death.