British Library Crime Classics: Death of an Airman (Paperback)

from antiquary

This is a clever equivalent of a locked room mystery -- a skilled professional pilot is seen to crash to his death; no-one was in the plane with him or in the air near him, but the cause of death is gunshot wound, not the crash. The crash is investigated by Inspector Bray of Scotland Yard and an ...

from seeword

There were some surprises in this mystery from this British Library Crime Classics reprint. An Australian bishop signing up for flying lessons whilst in the UK made a lot of sense and he was a fine character. There were an assortment of eccentric women, a sappy American judge, a brief appearance ...

from bemislibrary

This intriguing mystery set in the 1930s involves a Bishop, Scotland Yard, aeroplanes and women in unusual professions. The author has produced a period piece mystery that will delight readers with simpler times and complex situations.