This book tells the story of crime fiction published during the first half of the twentieth century. The diversity of this much-loved genre is breathtaking, and so much greater than many critics have
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A real-life detective story, investigating how Agatha Christie and colleagues in a mysterious literary club transformed crime fiction, writing books casting new light on unsolved murders whilst hiding
When Martin Edwards became chairman of Manchester United in 1980, the club's estimated worth was £2 million. When he retired two decades later, the club was valued at £1 billion. Under
