British Library Crime Classics: Death on the Riviera (Paperback)

from AnnieMod

When the title of a mystery contains the word Death, you expect a murder to happen pretty soon. Except when it is a British one of course. Originally written in 1952, "Death on the Riviera" shows its age both in its setting and story line. But unlike some of the other books of that era, this does...

from Dokfintong

"Death on the Riviera" was originally published in 1952 by Macdonald, UK. It has been reissued by Poisoned Pen Press in collaboration with the British library as a "British Library Crime Classic". For this tale Mr. Bude brings back Inspector Meredith of the C.I.D. who had been introduced in an ea...

from NinieB

While Inspector Meredith and Sergeant Strang are on the Riviera to find a suspected currency forger, they don't fail to notice that the Riviera in February is a heck of a lot nicer than London in February. An enjoyable 1952 murder mystery from British Library Crime Classics.

from eyes.2c

English mystery of the last century The language structure here definitely reflects the 50's origins of this novel. An interesting look into writing in that era. The English detectives' journey to France, the tracking down of the forgerer and then other criminal happenings hold one in suspense, w...

from Welsh_eileen2

A good old fashioned murder mystery set on the Riviera in the 1950's.A story about an eclectic mix of characters both English and French and their possible involvement in murder.Another great story from the British Library reprinted for everyone to enjoy.I was given a digital copy of this book by...