SIX CLASSIC BRITISH DETECTIVE MYSTERIES BY MASTER STORYTELLER, ERNEST DUDLEY.
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.
Six stories. Six cases. Each detective brings their own quirks—but they all share one thing in common: a relentless pursuit of the truth.
Meet the unlikely heroes who step forward when the law falters:
MR WALKER WANTS TO KNOW
Genial junk dealer Mr. Walker is part of the furniture on London’s streets. He works by the motto ‘anything ter oblige’. So when the local jeweller is murdered, Mr. Walker lends a hand to good friend Detective Inspector Wedge to fill in the details.
LOOK OUT FOR LUCIFER
Inspector Faithfull is calm and unshakably methodical, working along Sergeant Somers, a more cautious but loyal officer. After a series of thefts, they’re forced into a hunt for a criminal mastermind known only as ‘Lucifer’.
THE HARASSED HERO
Hypochondriac Murray Selwyn has a bad heart and aching bones. He becomes an unlikely hero when he's muddled up in crime and blackmail. With the help of his trusty man servant, Murray must summon his courage to thwart the crooks’ plans.
THE CROOKED INN
Filmmakers Max and Dan are stranded after a mix-up. They seek shelter at an eerie inn packed with shady guests. But their getaway turns deadly when they uncover a shocking murder . . .
THE CROOKED STRAIGHT
After a series of suspicious warehouse fires, Private detective Nat Craig is hired to find the real culprit. Scotland Yard think they’ve found him, but Craig knows they’ve got the wrong man.
THE DARK BUREAU
Algy Dark works at Scotland Yard heading up a bureau investigating international gangs. When one of his men disappears after exposing a crime organization on TV, it’s clear they hit too close to the gang’s bone. Dark must stop them, and ensure his team returns unharmed.
GET HOURS OF READING PLEASURE WITH THESE SIX CLASSIC MYSTERIES. NOW IN GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Ernest Dudley wore many hats. He was an actor, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, and a marathon runner until late in life. Readers may know him best for his classic mystery fiction. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers’ Association and was a lifetime member until his death in 2006.
READERS LOVE ERNEST DUDLEY:
‘Thrilling, perplexing, and immensely enjoyable’ Thomas Waugh
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Perfect for fans of historical crime fiction.’ Dorset Reader
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Loved every page.’ Teresa H. M
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Really held my interest. Didn't want to put it down.’ Linda
Genre: Mystery
Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers and Ngaio Marsh.
Six stories. Six cases. Each detective brings their own quirks—but they all share one thing in common: a relentless pursuit of the truth.
Meet the unlikely heroes who step forward when the law falters:
MR WALKER WANTS TO KNOW
Genial junk dealer Mr. Walker is part of the furniture on London’s streets. He works by the motto ‘anything ter oblige’. So when the local jeweller is murdered, Mr. Walker lends a hand to good friend Detective Inspector Wedge to fill in the details.
LOOK OUT FOR LUCIFER
Inspector Faithfull is calm and unshakably methodical, working along Sergeant Somers, a more cautious but loyal officer. After a series of thefts, they’re forced into a hunt for a criminal mastermind known only as ‘Lucifer’.
THE HARASSED HERO
Hypochondriac Murray Selwyn has a bad heart and aching bones. He becomes an unlikely hero when he's muddled up in crime and blackmail. With the help of his trusty man servant, Murray must summon his courage to thwart the crooks’ plans.
THE CROOKED INN
Filmmakers Max and Dan are stranded after a mix-up. They seek shelter at an eerie inn packed with shady guests. But their getaway turns deadly when they uncover a shocking murder . . .
THE CROOKED STRAIGHT
After a series of suspicious warehouse fires, Private detective Nat Craig is hired to find the real culprit. Scotland Yard think they’ve found him, but Craig knows they’ve got the wrong man.
THE DARK BUREAU
Algy Dark works at Scotland Yard heading up a bureau investigating international gangs. When one of his men disappears after exposing a crime organization on TV, it’s clear they hit too close to the gang’s bone. Dark must stop them, and ensure his team returns unharmed.
GET HOURS OF READING PLEASURE WITH THESE SIX CLASSIC MYSTERIES. NOW IN GREAT-VALUE BOX SET.
MEET THE AUTHOR
Ernest Dudley wore many hats. He was an actor, novelist, screenwriter, playwright, journalist, and a marathon runner until late in life. Readers may know him best for his classic mystery fiction. He was a founding member of the Crime Writers’ Association and was a lifetime member until his death in 2006.
READERS LOVE ERNEST DUDLEY:
‘Thrilling, perplexing, and immensely enjoyable’ Thomas Waugh
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Perfect for fans of historical crime fiction.’ Dorset Reader
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Loved every page.’ Teresa H. M
⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ‘Really held my interest. Didn't want to put it down.’ Linda
Genre: Mystery
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