Available for the very first time, the fantastic Inspector Appleby series by celebrated crime writer Michael Innes. There are 15 stories in this compelling collection, including: 'Poltergeist'--when Appleby's wife tells him that her aunt is experiencing trouble with a Poltergeist, he is amused but dismissive, until he discovers that several priceless artefacts have been smashed as a result. 'A Question of Confidence'--when Bobby Appleby's friend, Brian Button, is caught up in a scandalous murder in Oxford, Bobby's ...
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Available for the very first time, the fantastic Inspector Appleby series by celebrated crime writer Michael Innes. There are 15 stories in this compelling collection, including: 'Poltergeist'--when Appleby's wife tells him that her aunt is experiencing trouble with a Poltergeist, he is amused but dismissive, until he discovers that several priceless artefacts have been smashed as a result. 'A Question of Confidence'--when Bobby Appleby's friend, Brian Button, is caught up in a scandalous murder in Oxford, Bobby's famous detective father is their first port of call. 'The Ascham'--an abandoned car on a narrow lane intrigues Appleby and his wife, but even more intriguing is the medieval castle they stumble upon. Legendary character Inspector John Appleby of Scotland Yard inspired a lasting vogue for donnish detective fiction. Innes's detective novels are playfully highbrow and rich in allusions to English literature and to Renaissance art.
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Add this copy of Appleby File to cart. $24.95, like new condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Victor Gollancz Ltd.
Add this copy of The Appleby File Detective Stories [Uncorrected Proof] to cart. $35.12, good condition, Sold by Dodman Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Morston, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1975 by Victor Gollancz.
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Good in Good jacket. Uncorrected proof of Innes's short story collection. Stock lightly toned to page edges, but otherwise all in VG internal order. In publisher's plain printed card covers, with ill-fitting unclipped d/j folded around. 8vo. 207pp.
