Description
Discover the chilling depths of crime with *Plain Murder*, the gripping novel by C. S. Forester, set against the gritty backdrop of 1930s London. This atmospheric narrative, part of the Penguin Modern Classics collection, delves into the dark psyche of a killer amidst the smoke-filled cafes and grimy streets of the city. When three men at the Universal Advertising Agency plot to eliminate a witness to their corruption, they are drawn into a web of murder and madness. Mr. Morris, their wicked ringleader, embarks on a nightmarish journey where he discovers that committing murder is not as simple as he imagined. The stark reality unfolds as he grapples with the notion that there is no such thing as the perfect crime; every action demands its reckoning.
Written by the renowned author Cecil Scott Forester, known for his naval tales and awarded literatures, *Plain Murder* offers not only a thrilling plot but also a reflective exploration of morality in desperate times. With its vivid characters and suspenseful twists, this book keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. A must-read for fans of classic crime novels, *Plain Murder* is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Get ready to immerse yourself in the intricate plotting typical of Forester’s finest works. Available in a brand new B-format paperback edition with 204 pages published by Penguin UK in 2012.
Order now and experience the haunting echoes of murder that swirl through the pages of this captivating classic. Delivery for this compelling title is swift and reliable, ensuring you receive your book in perfect condition, just in time for your next reading adventure. Perfect for enthusiasts of historical crime literature and those who appreciate the fine art of storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141198132
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 204
Description:
Taking us into a 1930s London of grimy back streets, smoky cafes and shabby rooms, Plain Murder, C. S. Forester's second crime novel, is a brilliantly atmospheric and gripping portrayal of the dark heart of a killer, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
'They'll get you for certain,' said Oldroyd. 'Then they'll hang you.'
At the Universal Advertising Agency on the Strand, London, a murder is being planned. Three men have been discovered taking bribes and face the grim prospect of the dole queue, unless they can get rid of the person who caught them. Their ringleader, thick-set and vicious Mr Morris, soon discovers that killing is far easier than he thought - and that he even has a talent for it. He might, he feels, be superhuman. But as he will discover, there is no such thing as the perfect crime, and no deed goes unpunished.
Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966), better known by his pen name Cecil Scott Forester, was an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works were the 11-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era, and The African Queen (1935; filmed in 1951 by John Huston). His novels A Ship of the Line and Flying Colours were jointly awarded the 1938 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. He began his career with the crime novels Payment Deferred and Plain Murder, now reissued in Penguin Modern Classics along with The Pursued, which was lost for over 60 years.
If you enjoyed Plain Murder, you might like Forester's Payment Deferred, also available in Peng
Written by the renowned author Cecil Scott Forester, known for his naval tales and awarded literatures, *Plain Murder* offers not only a thrilling plot but also a reflective exploration of morality in desperate times. With its vivid characters and suspenseful twists, this book keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very last page. A must-read for fans of classic crime novels, *Plain Murder* is as engaging as it is thought-provoking. Get ready to immerse yourself in the intricate plotting typical of Forester’s finest works. Available in a brand new B-format paperback edition with 204 pages published by Penguin UK in 2012.
Order now and experience the haunting echoes of murder that swirl through the pages of this captivating classic. Delivery for this compelling title is swift and reliable, ensuring you receive your book in perfect condition, just in time for your next reading adventure. Perfect for enthusiasts of historical crime literature and those who appreciate the fine art of storytelling.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141198132
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 204
Description:
Taking us into a 1930s London of grimy back streets, smoky cafes and shabby rooms, Plain Murder, C. S. Forester's second crime novel, is a brilliantly atmospheric and gripping portrayal of the dark heart of a killer, published in Penguin Modern Classics.
'They'll get you for certain,' said Oldroyd. 'Then they'll hang you.'
At the Universal Advertising Agency on the Strand, London, a murder is being planned. Three men have been discovered taking bribes and face the grim prospect of the dole queue, unless they can get rid of the person who caught them. Their ringleader, thick-set and vicious Mr Morris, soon discovers that killing is far easier than he thought - and that he even has a talent for it. He might, he feels, be superhuman. But as he will discover, there is no such thing as the perfect crime, and no deed goes unpunished.
Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899-1966), better known by his pen name Cecil Scott Forester, was an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works were the 11-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era, and The African Queen (1935; filmed in 1951 by John Huston). His novels A Ship of the Line and Flying Colours were jointly awarded the 1938 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. He began his career with the crime novels Payment Deferred and Plain Murder, now reissued in Penguin Modern Classics along with The Pursued, which was lost for over 60 years.
If you enjoyed Plain Murder, you might like Forester's Payment Deferred, also available in Peng