Death of a Bookseller -- Bernard Farmer, Paperback

"Those who treasure books won't want to miss this." -- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"A welcome pleasure for fans of classic British mysteries." -- Kirkus Reviews

An honest policeman, Sergeant Wigan, escorts a drunk man home one night to keep him out of trouble and, seeing his fine book collection, slowly falls in to the gentle art of book collecting. Just as the friendship is blossoming, the policeman's book-collecting friend is murdered.

To solve the mystery of why the victim was killed, and which of his rare books was taken, Wigan dives into the world of 'runners' and book collectors, where avid agents will gladly cut you for a first edition and then offer you a lift home afterwards. This adventurous mystery, which combines exuberant characters with a wonderfully realised depiction of the second-hand book market, is sure to delight bibliophiles and classic crime enthusiasts alike.

Author: Bernard Farmer
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Published: 03/07/2023
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781728267722

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 01/15/2023
Publishers Weekly 01/30/2023
Booklist 03/01/2023 pg. 28