Freeman Wills Crofts fue un maestro del género de misterio, aportando la precisión de un ingeniero ferroviario a sus obras. Sus historias son célebres por sus intrincadas tramas y su representación realista de enigmas, a menudo ambientadas en el contexto de los viajes y el transporte. Los lectores aprecian su habilidad para crear suspense y construir narrativas lógicas, lo que le valió el reconocimiento de críticos y admiradores. Crofts utilizó expertamente los detalles para crear novelas de detectives creíbles y cautivadoras.
This special expanded edition of Freeman Wills Crofts' classic crime novel
includes a unique commentary by Superintendent Walter Hambrook of Scotland
Yard, never before published in book form.
To mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, 'The King of
Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued
in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.
To mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, 'The King of
Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued
in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.
From a murder in South Africa to the tracking down of a master criminal in
northern Scotland, this is a true classic of Golden Age detective fiction by
one of its most accomplished champions.
Set in early 20th century industrial England, the story features Detective Inspector French as he investigates a perplexing crime in the coal industry. The narrative delves into themes of corporate sabotage, intricate alibis, and hidden motives, presenting a complex web of clues and misdirection. With a strong focus on forensic detail and logical reasoning, the novel exemplifies Freeman Wills Crofts' skill in crafting a compelling mystery, inviting readers to engage in a thoughtful exploration of crime and investigation.
To mark the publishing centenary of Freeman Wills Crofts, 'The King of
Detective Story Writers', this is one of six classic crime novels being issued
in 2020 featuring Inspector French, coming soon to television.