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When an elderly man is found violently stabbed, wallet missing, in an alley way in a small town on the Isle of Man, all fingers point to a local boy.The victim was well-known on the island and a member of a very distinguished family who are keen to see quick justice.Anxious that the heightening anger of the Manx people will lead to an unwarranted arrest, the Manx police call in Inspector Littlejohn to investigate.While the boy maintains his innocence, Littlejohn’s investigations lead him to the Bishop’s Arm pub. Harbouring some of the island’s most dubious characters, will Littlejohn find the clue among these shady figures before a possibly innocent boy is sent to jail?

  In 1934, the year Calvin Littlejohn came to Fort Worth, the city was a sleepy little burg. This was the Jim Crow era, when mainstream newspapers wouldn’t publish pictures of black citizens and white photographers wouldn’t take pictures in black schools. In Fort Worth, Littlejohn began what would become a lifelong career of documenting the black community. And there would be nothing remotely related to the white culture’s depictions of Amos ‘n’ Andy or black kids grinning over a slice of watermelon in Littlejohn’s portrayal of his adopted home and the people he came to appreciate and love. Littlejohn’s natural aptitude for drawing had been honed by correspondence courses in graphic design and a stint in a photo shop where he learned about the camera, lighting, and the use of shadows. When Littlejohn was assigned to be the official photographer at I. M. Terrell—the city’s only black high school at the time—his professional career was launched. Unlike many segregated cities, where blacks lived only in one section, blacks in Cowtown lived in every quadrant of the city. There was a thriving black business district, with hotels, restaurants, a movie theater, a bank, and a major hospital, pharmacy, and nursing school. And of course, there were the schools and churches. All would eventually be seen through Littlejohn’s lens. Although he never set out to be the documentarian of Fort Worth’s black community, he did what he set out to do: to capture the best of a community, focusing on its good times. This book features more than 150 shots Littlejohn captured over the course of his career.

Paperback. 192 pages. *** PUBLISHING DETAILS: Walker, London, 1985. Reprint. *** CONDITION: This book is in very good condition. More specifically: Covers have no creasing. Edges of covers have superficial wear. Spine is uncreased. . Pages are reasonably tanned. *** Quantity Available: 1. Category: Fiction; Crime; ISBN: 0802731201. ISBN/EAN: 9780802731203. Inventory No: 22070162.

A corpse in a country house brings Scotland Yard to an eerily quiet English village, in this tale by a master of British mystery.Cyril Savage has inherited the home of his wealthy and estranged aunt. But before Savage has the chance to discover her fortune, he is struck dead in the cellar of this once grand country house in the strange, nearly deserted village of Plumpton Bois.The police are baffled and—unable to unearth a motive, let alone a killer—call for the assistance of Scotland Yard. Inspector Littlejohn and Inspector Cromwell arrive in Plumpton Bois and find the village, the family, and the house itself full of secrets.The door to a locked room has been bashed open. Savage’s aunt is not nearly as rich as she seemed to be. And now, another body has turned up on Littlejohn’s watch...Intruder in the Dark is the twenty-third title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times'I loved the small town vibe and pace of the mystery.' – E. F. Sunland, NetGalley Reviewer"These classics of the British mystery genre will live forever. I will certainly read more of the Littlejohn and Cromwell series." – Joyce, NetGalley Reviewer'One of the more satisfying reads I've had from this series - a strong recommend.' – Vanessa, NetGalley Reviewer

Inspector Littlejohn faces one of the most baffling mysteries of his career as a brutal murder takes him to a remote village on the Isle of Man. The Deemster, the island’s most senior judge, has been murdered and it’s down to Littlejohn to find the killer... but the case is not so simple. Littlejohn finds himself in a race against the clock as forgery, smuggling and murder unravel at alarming speed. This fast paced mystery, packed with Bellairs’ trademark humour and wit, will have you on the edge of your seat. Reviews "Pure British detective story." New York Times ★★★★★ "Cracking plot - I cannot recommend this book highly enough." Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Another brilliant George Bellairs!" Amazon Reviewer

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When an elderly man is found violently stabbed, wallet missing, in an alley way in a small town on the Isle of Man, all fingers point to a local boy.The victim was well-known on the island and a member of a very distinguished family who are keen to see quick justice.Anxious that the heightening anger of the Manx people will lead to an unwarranted arrest, the Manx police call in Inspector Littlejohn to investigate.While the boy maintains his innocence, Littlejohn’s investigations lead him to the Bishop’s Arm pub. Harbouring some of the island’s most dubious characters, will Littlejohn find the clue among these shady figures before a possibly innocent boy is sent to jail?

‘I’m a spiv... But whatever I’ve done, I never killed anybody. I didn’t do it... I swear I didn’t.'It’s a rainy, uneventful evening in the Oddfellows’ Arms until a greasy-looking spiv bursts into the pub, clearly unstable, and ranting about a body in Fennings’ Mill. The police investigate the mad-man’s tale, and stumble upon a body, the face smeared with theatrical make-up and a false moustache pasted neatly over the lip.Once the national news descends, Inspector Faddiman calls in Inspector Littlejohn to help him uncover the dark, hidden secrets in this quiet, provincial town. Soon it becomes clear that a lot of people can’t, and won’t tell the truth...Again the author of The Case of the Famished Parson supplies his many fans with all the ingredients for a session of pleasure and puzzlement.The Case of the Demented Spiv is the second title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. About Inspector Littlejohn Inspector Thomas Littlejohn of Scotland Yard is a shrewd yet courteous sleuth who splits his time between quaint English villages, the scenic Isle of Man and French Provinces. With a sharp tongue and a dry sense of humour, Littlejohn approaches his work with poise and confidence, shifting through red-herrings and solving even the most perplexing of cases. Reviews "Bellairs knew how to write settings that provided such vivid imagery you felt you were walking alongside his characters as you saw the world around them through their eyes." - Tara, NetGalley Reviewer"A real page turner for me from page one." - Dave, NetGalley Reviewer"The writing is excellent." - Eric, NetGalley Reviewer

Against the background of fascinating Provence, a fantastic case is solved. Chief Inspector Littlejohn is sent to France to make informal enquiries about a motor accident.But his job is not easy, for he finds himself amongst the sombre, secretive inhabitants of St. Marcellin, a dying French village in the mountains of High Provence. Dominated by the aristocratic Monsieur le Marquis, the village obstructs his every move. But they had under-estimated the kindly, courteous Littlejohn.Death in High Provence is the tenth title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews“One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story” - The New York Times “Mr Bellairs always gives good value” - The Sunday Times "Pure British detective story" – The New York Times★★★★★ "George Bellairs deserves to be much more well known,an excellent writer of proper well written and well crafted detective stories.I cant wait to read my next one." Amazon Reviewer

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A corpse in a country house brings Scotland Yard to an eerily quiet English village, in this tale by a master of British mystery.Cyril Savage has inherited the home of his wealthy and estranged aunt. But before Savage has the chance to discover her fortune, he is struck dead in the cellar of this once grand country house in the strange, nearly deserted village of Plumpton Bois.The police are baffled and—unable to unearth a motive, let alone a killer—call for the assistance of Scotland Yard. Inspector Littlejohn and Inspector Cromwell arrive in Plumpton Bois and find the village, the family, and the house itself full of secrets.The door to a locked room has been bashed open. Savage’s aunt is not nearly as rich as she seemed to be. And now, another body has turned up on Littlejohn’s watch...Intruder in the Dark is the twenty-third title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times'I loved the small town vibe and pace of the mystery.' – E. F. Sunland, NetGalley Reviewer"These classics of the British mystery genre will live forever. I will certainly read more of the Littlejohn and Cromwell series." – Joyce, NetGalley Reviewer'One of the more satisfying reads I've had from this series - a strong recommend.' – Vanessa, NetGalley Reviewer

A murder in plain sight brings Scotland Yard to investigate family secrets in a sleepy village in Leicestershire.Ned Bunn wasn’t a popular member of the community of Enderby. There were people who had wished him dead.But when he is murdered on the doorstep of his own shop there’s a terrible outcry, the community is in shock. Littlejohn of Scotland Yard investigates the case and finds there are some startling revelations about Bunn and his family, before the murderer is finally tracked down.Corpses in Enderby is the sixteenth title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times

A death in a secretive family, a violent gang, and no witnesses leaves Littlejohn head to head with a formidable matriarch.When the police are called to a fire in the isolated farm of Great Lands, they discover the dead body of Harry Quill next to his unconscious wife. It appears Mrs. Quill burned stacks of hay to raise the alarm, but she dies in hospital before she can give a statement. Chief Superintendent Littlejohn and Inspector Cromwell are assigned to the double murder, believing it to be the work of a notorious gang. However, it becomes apparent that the gang in question – the Black Lot – were arrested the night of the Quill’s death. Could there still be a link between the Black Lot and the Quills? The Quill family is old and widespread and keep their secrets close. The Superintendent is determined to uncover Harry’s killer, but soon finds himself in a battle involving crafty lawyers and reticent family members.What are the Quills hiding? Why are they so determined to keep Littlejohn in the dark?Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times

It was meant to be a fool-proof scheme. The victim was a recluse, cut off from the world after the death of his wife. Nobody would think it strange when they didn’t see him. Nobody would make enquiries.Yet even the most meticulous of criminals can be caught out, especially if they don’t leave room for human error.When a runaway bank clerk sets of a chain of investigation that grows to overwhelming proportions, Littlejohn is called in to handle the situation and the death of Finloe Oates is uncovered.Murder, impersonation, disappearance, forgery, and embezzlement. Drawn into the bizarre world of the reclusive Finloe, Littlejohn and Cromwell find themselves with more than one mystery to unravel – but will they be able to find the elusive killer?

A prominent doctor is found murdered in a secret room in his own home in this classic mystery.Upper Square is the final stronghold of snobbery in Abbot's Caldicott and home to the last remnants of once-great families. When Doctor Beharrell’s body is found in his house on the square, Superintendent Littlejohn is called to investigate.But before he can solve the case, and leave Caldicott behind him, he must navigate the town’s most illustrious residents... and the secrets, rivalry, long-held hatred, and madness they bring with them. Death Sends for the Doctor is the eleventh title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews Pure British Detective Story" The New York Times ★★★★★ "Another great book in the Littlejohn series, and like all of these this one is unique, none are alike." Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★ "Brilliant" -Amazon Reviewer

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Harry Dodd is stabbed in the back on his way home from the pub. But instead of calling for the police, he summoned his mistress and her mother to fetch him. When Inspector Littlejohn and his colleague, Cromwell, are called in to investigate they find themselves with a mystery on their hands—one with layers of intrigue that takes them into the heart of a family riven with conflicts. And when the victim’s lawyer and father both meet similarly suspicious ends, it becomes clear that someone is desperate to cover their tracks, and conceal their web of lies. From a local asylum to a gentleman’s club, and with false alibis given at every turn, the detectives find themselves becoming more confused at every turn... Who stabbed Harry Dodd? And who was responsible for the mysterious murders that followed his death? ‘A Knife for Harry Dodd' is a classic detective mystery by one of the masters of the genre. "One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the...British detective story" - The New York Times "Sure-fire, that's Bellairs." - New York Herald Tribune "When you get a George Bellairs story you get something worth reading." - Norfolk Ledger-Despatch. George Bellairs was the nom de plume of Harold Blundell (1902-1985), a crime writer and bank manager born in Heywood, near Rochdale, Lancashire, who settled in the Isle of Man on retirement. He wrote more than 50 books, most featuring the detective Inspector Littlejohn. He also wrote four novels under the alternative pseudonym Hilary Landon.

A death in a secretive family, a violent gang, and no witnesses leaves Littlejohn head to head with a formidable matriarch.When the police are called to a fire in the isolated farm of Great Lands, they discover the dead body of Harry Quill next to his unconscious wife. It appears Mrs. Quill burned stacks of hay to raise the alarm, but she dies in hospital before she can give a statement. Chief Superintendent Littlejohn and Inspector Cromwell are assigned to the double murder, believing it to be the work of a notorious gang. However, it becomes apparent that the gang in question – the Black Lot – were arrested the night of the Quill’s death. Could there still be a link between the Black Lot and the Quills? The Quill family is old and widespread and keep their secrets close. The Superintendent is determined to uncover Harry’s killer, but soon finds himself in a battle involving crafty lawyers and reticent family members.What are the Quills hiding? Why are they so determined to keep Littlejohn in the dark?Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times

The glamour of Hollywood has descended upon the Isle of Man: smiling stars, flashing photographers, adoring fans... But behind this glossy façade, something sinister stirs.Superintendent Littlejohn thought he was in a for few days’ holiday, but when a charismatic leading man is found dead in his hotel room, Littlejohn is called back to investigate. Was it suicide, murder, or a tragic accident?Rumours run wild and this star-studded case stretches far beyond the shores of the Isle of Man: from London, to Dublin, all the way to the French Riviera. Death of a Tin God is the eighteenth title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times'If it's your first time ... then prepare to be hooked you will love him.' – ★★★★★ Amazon Review

Scotland Yard takes on a murder case that may have international implications...During a police conference in Geneva, a detective assigned to the personal safety of the British Minister of Security is murdered.His body is found in a car that has been left in a rose garden. The car in question happened to be hired by none other than Superintendent Littlejohn.Littlejohn is assigned to the case in London and, for once, finds that he isn’t short of motive. The victim was a loner – sullen and silent, he seemed to hate everyone and everything. Littlejohn is determined to crack this case before it becomes an international crisis and sets off on a trail that leads him through a seedy hotel in Geneva, a mental clinic in the mountains, and an airport in London. Will he manage to head off disaster, or is this case simply too big for Littlejohn?Death of a Shadow is the twenty-first title in Agora's Inspector Littlejohn Mysteries. Reviews'One of the subtlest and wittiest practitioners of the simon-pure British detective story' – The New York Times'Mr Bellairs always gives good value' – The Sunday Times‘Pure British detective story’ – The New York Times