The Red Redmaynes

by Eden Phillpotts

Paper Book, 1922

Status

Available

Call number

823.912

Tags

color, Mystery, England, Fiction, homonym, alliteration, E–R, British, golden age

Genres

Publication

New York: Dover, 1982

Description

Barzun called it "a classic detective novel that has never received due recognition." Probably the first and only American detective created by British writer. New World shows up Scotland Yard in this eerie tale of Dartmoor family revenge.

User reviews

LibraryThing member EricaObey
One of the authors Agatha Christie cited as an influence. Not sure I entirely see it. Some intriguing aspects, but a pretty weedy protagonist and you could see it coming a mile away.

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1922

Physical description

377 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

0486242552 / 9780486242552

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