Dead to the World

Francis Durbridge, Melvyn Barnes

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16 July 2018

Fiction & Literature; Crime & Mystery; Classic crime; Espionage & spy thriller; Adventure

This novelisation of the radio serial Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery also includes a Paul Temple short story, 'The Ventriloquist's Doll'.

Photographer and amateur detective Philip Holt is asked to investigate the unexplained murder of an American student at an English university. With a postcard signed 'Christopher' and the boy's father's missing signet ring as his only leads, Holt's investigation soon snowballs into forgery, blackmail, smuggling... and more murder.

Dead to the World is Francis Durbridge's novelisation of his radio serial Paul Temple and the Jonathan Mystery, rewriting the Paul and Steve Temple characters as Philip Holt and his secretary Ruth Sanders. This new edition is introduced by bibliographer Melvyn Barnes and includes the Paul Temple Christmas story THE VENTRILOQUIST'S DOLL.

By: Francis Durbridge
Introduction by: Melvyn Barnes
Imprint: Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 180g
ISBN: 9780008276355
ISBN 10: 0008276358
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 16 July 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely

Francis Henry Durbridge was born 25th November 1912 in Hull. In addition to writing mysteries for radio and television, Durbridge also forged a successful career as a writer for the stage and wrote 43 novels. Durbridge married Norah Lawley in 1940, they had two sons. He died at his home in Barnes aged 85 in 1998.

Reviews for Dead to the World

`Paul Temple gives thrills, suspense, and excitement for all.' Daily Mail `Paul Temple commands a greater audience than any film actor or stage star. Temple's adventures are listened to by millions of people all over the world. Temple is the modern Sherlock Holmes.' Evening Standard `I enjoy every minute of Paul Temple. It's great!' Daily Express `Mr Temple, the novelist with a genius for detection, is a phenomenon . . . probably the most famous of all modern fictional characters.' London Evening News `Paul Temple has broken all records. The most famous . . . most persistently popular detective.' Radio Times